Russia increasing fuel production after incidents at oil refineries

MOSCOW. March 20 (Interfax) - Russia is increasing fuel production and eliminating logistics constraints following incidents at oil refineries in the country, Energy Minister Nikolai Shulginov said.

"The situation on the domestic market is under constant control. Due to the incidents at oil refineries, a set of measures is being taken - increase of production and elimination of logistical constraints," Shulginov said at a meeting of the State Duma Energy Committee.

The Energy Ministry said on March 13 that "measures are being taken to ensure the necessary utilization of oil refining capacity simultaneously with the coordination of the actions of oil companies and Russian Railways."