Russian dictator Vladimir Putin called the fuel crisis "temporary" and stated that the attempt to create a "nervous atmosphere" in society is "an impossible task," reports UNN with reference to Russian media.
"The safety margin of Russia's energy system is very high, one of the highest in the world," Putin noted at a meeting with Russian government officials.
In his opinion, the gasoline crisis is linked to Ukraine's "attempts" to "disrupt the vacation season."
Putin also supported the involvement of small and medium-sized businesses in oil refining and the expansion of the refinery network.
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As reported by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, Russia is beginning to import gasoline from other countries, and the government has imposed a ban on diesel fuel exports.