The Russian government has temporarily authorized the production, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline to increase domestic fuel supplies, according to a written statement from the Russian Energy Ministry.
The authorization is valid until July 1, 2027. The resolution was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Aug. 5 (claim:4), published on Russia's Official Legal Information Portal and has entered into force (claim:5).
The Russian Energy Ministry said the measure is temporary and is intended to ensure stable fuel supplies and prevent possible shortages. The ministry added that the decision does not represent a change in Russia's long-term environmental policy on motor fuels.
Fuel stations in Russia will be required to clearly display the environmental classification of the gasoline they sell, according to the ministry.
Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 gasoline can contain higher levels of sulfur and certain other pollutants than Euro-5 fuel (claim:10), which has been the main fuel standard in Russia.
The move follows Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which have forced several facilities to suspend operations or undergo repairs, putting pressure on fuel production and distribution in some regions. Russian authorities have introduced restrictions on fuel sales in parts of the country, and the government previously banned exports of gasoline and diesel fuel to protect domestic supplies and stabilize the market.
