The Kremlin is considering a complete ban on gasoline exports due to a significant increase in prices

In Russia, gasoline prices have increased by more than 25% since the beginning of 2025. The Kremlin is considering a complete ban on fuel exports and reducing compensation to producers.

This was reported by the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine.

The main reasons for the increase in gasoline prices are a shortage in the domestic market, a decrease in state support, and an attempt to maintain foreign exchange earnings under sanctions.

This has caused gasoline prices to rise sharply on Russian exchanges. In June, AI-95 gasoline rose by 11%, and AI-92 by 12%.

Since the beginning of the year, the growth has been over 25%, which is already hitting the wallets of ordinary Russians noticeably.

“The expansion of current restrictions is being discussed – from traders and oil depots to direct producers, including key state players such as Rosneft. In parallel, the Kremlin is considering reducing compensation to oil companies under the damper mechanism – a tool designed to contain the growth of domestic fuel prices,” the intelligence agency reported.

It is noted that despite the decline in world oil prices, Russian exports remain a stable source of foreign exchange earnings for the Russian economy.

“A complete ban on gasoline exports is likely to further undermine the industry’s profits and will not bring immediate relief to the domestic market,” the SZRU said.

As a reminder, the head of the Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, stated that Russia has exhausted the resources that allowed the economy to demonstrate growth for two consecutive years in conditions of war and sanctions.

As reported by the Center for Countering Disinformation, Russia has significantly reduced funding for science, industry, and innovation due to falling oil revenues and a budget deficit.

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