Fuel situation in Russia stabilizing, several oil refineries operating again - Russian deputy PM

MOSCOW. July 27 (Interfax) - The situation surrounding fuel in Russia is stabilizing, and a number of oil refineries are operating again, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak told reporters on Saturday.

"The situation is gradually stabilizing, a number of oil refineries became operational again. The balance is better now, and the situation at fuel filling stations has considerably improved. Including when it comes to supplying agricultural producers. The Northern Delivery is fully secured," Novak said.

"Oil companies are providing all necessary volumes. The situation remains quite tense in some regions, especially in some regions in Siberia. We are effectively resolving issues of fuel supply manually at the federal headquarters with regions and companies," he said.

"The situation is temporary, the government is making all possible effort to ensure that the situation surrounding the supply of the domestic market is fully restored," he said.