Fuel availability at Russian gas stations has improved as several oil refineries have completed maintenance and resumed operations, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
The recovery in refining output follows a period of partial production cuts caused by attacks on energy infrastructure, which had temporarily tightened the balance between supply and demand.
Novak’s comments signal that the immediate domestic fuel crisis is abating, though he acknowledged that production had been partially reduced in the wake of the strikes.
The stabilization of refining capacity is a key development for traders monitoring Russian export flows, as domestic shortages often force the government to prioritize local supply over overseas shipments.
This update follows earlier statements from Novak asserting that Russia possesses adequate refining capacity to meet current domestic demand.
President Vladimir Putin has also indicated that the country’s oil products situation would gradually improve, despite acknowledging that military actions continue to cause disruptions to domestic fuel supplies.