Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak instructed the Energy Ministry on Friday to prepare a resolution banning gasoline exports starting April 1, according to the Russian government.

The Russian government has imposed a complete ban on gasoline exports through the end of August, extending previous restrictions that had exempted major oil producers.

The ban on gasoline exports in Russia has been extended until February 28, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, News.az reports citing TASS.