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Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has instructed relevant agencies to prepare a balanced action plan to maintain the stability of the domestic fuel market, according to statements from the Russian government following meetings on the sector. The instruction was issued during a meeting on the fuel market, with the government emphasizing the need to use all available instruments to ensure reliable supplies of oil products to consumers.
Coverage Comparison
All reporting on this story comes from TASS, the Russian state news agency. The coverage reflects the government's official account of the meetings, with a consistent focus on the measures being taken and the instructions issued. One report from June 8 highlighted Novak's call for prompt monitoring of all processes in the national fuel and energy segment and the presentation of support measures by the Ministry of Energy. Two later reports from June 22 focused on the instruction to prepare a balanced action plan and the role of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) in monitoring pricing.
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During the meetings, participants reviewed an analysis of the domestic fuel market situation, including the evolution of gasoline and diesel fuel prices and issues of fuel availability in regions. The government noted that Russian oil companies are implementing measures to supply the domestic market with fuel, increase petroleum product output, and commission new production capacities.
Particular attention was paid to ensuring seamless supplies of petroleum products to consumers, timely response to changes in market circumstances, and logistical matters. The government also emphasized the need for unconditional and timely provision of resources to the agro-industrial complex, with specific focus on supplying agricultural producers with fuel during the seasonal fieldwork period.
Deputy Prime Minister Novak instructed relevant agencies to prepare a balanced action plan that takes into account existing regulatory mechanisms. The Federal Antimonopoly Service was tasked with continuing constant monitoring of the pricing situation in the sector and, if necessary, promptly taking appropriate measures. The agency reported on measures being taken to prevent unjustified increases in petroleum product prices and to curb violations of antimonopoly legislation.
Participants also reviewed the situation with petroleum product supplies to the regions and assessed the level of accumulated reserves. The government stated that the situation on the fuel market is being monitored continuously.