Russia imposed a temporary ban on jet fuel exports effective June 1, 2026, to protect its domestic fuel supplies, the government said [1, 2, 3]. The ban covers jet fuel sold through commodity exchanges and will remain in place until November 30, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. Exemptions apply for exports already under customs procedures before the ban and supplies delivered under intergovernmental agreements [1].
"The goal is to ensure stability in the domestic fuel market," the Russian government said [1]. The measure follows an earlier gasoline export ban introduced in April 2026, which barred gasoline exports through July 31 this year [1, 3].
The decision partly responds to Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure, which led some refineries to reduce or halt production in May 2026, causing an estimated 10% drop in diesel output [3]. Russian jet fuel exports mainly go by rail to Central Asian nations including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan [3]. Analysts say the jet fuel export ban will increase uncertainty in global refined product supplies and likely raise costs for importers relying on Russian fuel [2].
Authorities are reportedly considering diesel export restrictions next, as refinery production remains affected by infrastructure attacks [3]. The jet fuel export ban is set to last until November 30, 2026, marking a six-month attempt to secure uninterrupted fuel availability for the Russian domestic market [1, 2, 3].
