The move adds a layer of secrecy to the operations of one of the world's largest oil and gas producers and further restricts the reporting of energy trade activity. This presidential mandate tightens state control over the information and statistics that describe Russian fuel and energy transactions.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Putin Bans Trade Data for Russian Oil and Gas Exports
Commodities22 days ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a decree that prohibits the public reporting of prices, volumes, and the identities of traders for the nation's oil and gas exports. The sweeping new restrictions limit access to statistics and data concerning the fuel and energy sector, specifically targeting the disclosure of information regarding buyers and sellers.
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