UPDATE 1-Russia not mulling diesel export ban for producers, ministry says

Russia's Energy Ministry is not currently considering a diesel export ban for producers, it said on Friday. Russia is facing fuel shortages after a spate of Ukrainian attacks on its refineries. On Friday the energy ministry said it is taking all necessary steps to ensure stable fuel supply, monitoring the market daily and coordinating closely with industry players amid fast-changing conditions.

Russia's Energy Ministry is not currently considering a diesel export ban for producers, it said on Friday.

Russia is facing fuel shortages after a spate of Ukrainian attacks on its refineries. Earlier this week Russia imposed a partial ban on diesel exports, covering marine fuel and other gas oils, for resellers, while producers remain exempt.

It also extended a gasoline export ban, which applies to all exporters, until year-end. On Friday the energy ministry said it is taking all necessary steps to ensure stable fuel supply, monitoring the market daily and coordinating closely with industry players amid fast-changing conditions.