Mongolia Says Russia Agreed to Send Emergency Fuel Supplies Amid Shortages

Aug. 11, 2026 Yaroslav Chingaev / Moskva News Agency Russia has agreed to provide Mongolia with additional shipments of gasoline and jet fuel to help relieve a fuel shortage that officials in the landlocked country have blamed on high seasonal demand, Mongolian officials said late Monday. Mongolian Industry Minister Gongoryn Damdinnyam said Russia committed to delivering an extra 25,000 metric tons of AI-92 gasoline and 5,000 metric tons of jet fuel by the end of August. “I express my gratitude to the Russian government and its businesses for their assistance in helping us overcome this unprecedented difficult period,” he wrote in a post on X following talks with Russian officials and executives from Rosneft and Gazprom. Russia accounts for up to 97% of Mongolia’s gasoline and diesel imports. In July, Russian fuel exports to Mongolia decreased to 173,000 metric tons from 186,400 in June as it grappled with its own shortages following a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries. Shortages in Mongolia, meanwhile, are being driven by summer tourism and agricultural harvesting, according to local officials, who say that supply constraints have been exacerbated by shortages in Russia. Minister Damdinnyam said that the increase in Russian fuel deliveries would eliminate “any need for rationing” in Mongolia, which has also secured additional supplies from China and South Korea. Russia has extended its nationwide gasoline export ban through the end of the year, but Mongolia continues to receive shipments under carve-outs granted for existing intergovernmental trade agreements. Moscow has not publicly commented on the agreement to supply Mongolia with emergency gasoline and jet fuel. Mongolia is building its first domestic oil refinery, which is expected to be completed by 2028, to reduce its near-total dependence on Russia. Read more about: Mongolia , Gasoline , Trade Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russian Regions Ration Gasoline as Drone Strikes Cripple Refineries Stations in several regions are limiting drivers to 10-20 liters of gasoline per purchase or offering only diesel. 2 Min read Russia Weighs New Gasoline Export Ban to Tame Rising Domestic Prices – Izvestia Retail gasoline prices rose 0.2% in the final two weeks of June and have climbed 3.25% since the beginning of the year. 2 Min read Russia Reintroduces Ban on Gasoline Exports Until End of 2024 The measure is aimed at keeping prices stable "during a period of continued seasonal demand and planned repairs on oil refineries." 1 Min read U.S. Dollar's Share Collapses in Payments for Russia-China Exports Its share fell below 50% for the first time in history.