# FACTBOX: Novak’s statements about Power of Baikal, Russia’s fuel situation

https://mins.news/en/item/45300

- TASS, 2026-09-04 11:46 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2182741

> Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia and China are discussing the Power of Baikal gas pipeline, previously called Power of Siberia 2, and have agreed to continue preparing a supply contract. He also said most independent Russian fuel stations are receiving supplies, while diesel exports remain suspended pending inventory levels and no changes to the damping mechanism are planned.

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