Russia to extend diesel export ban, use quotas to fulfil US deal, sources say

Straits Times29 October 2026, 15:51 UTCRussia

Oct 29 - Russia will extend its diesel export ban until the end of the year while allowing some companies to ship fuel under a quota system to meet its new export commitment to the US, two people familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

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