Due to fuel shortages in Russia, the government relaxes environmental standards to ensure supply

(1) According to a report by Kommersant on Monday, due to domestic fuel shortages, the Russian government has approved certain refineries to produce gasoline and diesel with lower environmental standards, specifically for the domestic market. (2) Data shows that around twelve regions in Russia have reported fuel shortages through media and social media. (3) Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak last week requested relevant departments to assess trends in the fuel market and prevent further issues in fuel distribution and domestic demand security.