# Novak expects fuel market to improve as refineries resume operations

https://mins.news/en/item/26520

- TASS, 2026-08-19 18:03 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2175301

> Russian authorities expect several oil refineries to return from maintenance soon, significantly improving the fuel market, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. The government is monitoring the market daily and working with companies to redirect supplies to regions experiencing shortages.