Explained | How serious is Russia’s fuel export ban and who will be hit?

Russia said on Sept. 21 it had temporarily banned gasoline and diesel exports to all but four ex-Soviet states in response to domestic shortages, a move that will disrupt global trade that has already had to adjust to Western sanctions on Russian fuel exports.

Russia eased some of the restrictions on Sept 25, saying it would allow the export of bunkering fuel for some vessels and diesel with high sulphur content.

But analysts say importers will still have to find alternative sellers until Russia can replenish its own stocks.