The Russian government has claimed "partial stabilisation" of the fuel market thanks to a ban on petroleum product exports and a shift to fuel imports, although the situation remains tense in a number of regions.

Source: Meduza, a Russian independent news website

Details: Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said measures to ban petroleum product exports, saturate the market through imports, increase production volumes and postpone refinery repairs has had an effect.

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Quote: "The market is partly stabilising, restrictions are being lifted in many regions, and this can be seen in the number of petrol stations operating and in shorter queues."