Transneft denies reports of possible 'radical restrictions' on oil intake from producers

MOSCOW. Sept 16 (Interfax) - Transneft has said that reports of possible "radical restrictions" on oil intake from producers are "fake".

"This type of fake news, in which certain unnamed sources in the Russian fuel and energy industry are cited, does harm to the image of PJSC Transneft. The only explanation can be attempts to destabilize the environment as part of the information war waged against the Russian Federation by the West," the company said in a statement.

Citing sources from within the industry, news agency Reuters reported on Tuesday that Transneft had informed oil producers that it could restrict the intake of oil into its network if attacks on infrastructure continue, and also ceased adding new feedstock to its storage facilities.