Novak: Authorities are monitoring the gasoline situation in Russia

He made this statement on the sidelines of the Valdai Discussion Club. Meanwhile, Russians continue to complain about fuel shortages at gas stations, and Crimean authorities have been forced to limit fuel sales to 20 liters per customer.

The country's supply and demand balance is assured, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on the sidelines of the Valdai Discussion Club. He added that some regions are experiencing problems, but the Ministry of Energy is working on them.

Alexander Novak announced that Russia will launch new refinery capacity this year and next and increase fuel production. The Deputy Prime Minister also announced that Russian authorities are discussing allowing the use of additives to increase gasoline and diesel production.

Igor Yushkov, a leading expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund, comments:

Igor Yushkov, leading expert at the Financial University and the National Energy Security Fund

On Thursday, October 2, Alexander Novak will hold a meeting dedicated to the fuel supply situation in Crimea, Sevastopol, new regions, and the Belgorod region, RIA Novosti reports, citing a source.

Earlier, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev stated that the ministry plans to resolve fuel supply issues in Crimea by the end of October. Meanwhile, Russians continue to complain about fuel shortages at gas stations, and Crimean authorities have been forced to limit fuel sales to 20 liters per customer, according to the republic's head, Sergei Aksyonov.