Watch: Russia to impose temporary gasoline export ban amid Iran war

The Hindu · 🇮🇳 public India · Mar 28, 2026 · 138 words · By Authors; Contributors

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Published - March 28, 2026 07:07 pm IST Russia has announced a temporary ban on gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31, 2026, to stabilise domestic fuel supply and control prices amid volatility caused by the West Asia crisis.

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Updated - March 28, 2026 08:45 pm IST Published - March 28, 2026 07:07 pm IST Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences.

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