# Russian deputy premier names main sources for addressing fuel shortages

https://mins.news/en/item/29384

- TASS, 2026-08-22 16:41 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2176503

> Russia expects to tackle its fuel shortage by increasing imports and producing K-2, K-3 and K-4 fuel, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said. He added that fuel imports have already begun to meet demand in the domestic market.

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