
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak announced that Russia will address domestic fuel shortages by increasing imports and producing lower-grade K-2, K-3, and K-4 fuels to meet market demand.
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Russia is currently experiencing domestic fuel shortages. The government is actively monitoring the situation to balance supply and demand.
MOSCOW, August 22. /TASS/. Russia expects to resolve its fuel shortage issue by importing more and producing lower-class fuel, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has told the United Russia party congress.
"Yes, we are constantly monitoring the situation. The main sources for making up for the deficit are imports and production of K-2, K-3, and K-4 fuel," he said.
Earlier, Novak said Russia has already started importing fuel to satisfy the demand on the domestic market.
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