Russian State Duma member Mikhail Delyagin pointed out that the measures currently taken by Russia mainly revolve around adjusting petroleum product inventories, but this does not address the problem of insufficient petroleum product output.
Moreover, Russia's crude oil supply is ample. Allowing the sale of lower-quality gasoline could increase supply, but using gasoline meeting Euro-3 standards instead of Euro-5 standards is harmful to modern engines.
This politician believes the solution lies in revising the regulations governing small-scale refineries. Neighboring countries produce large quantities of such refineries. These small refineries are relatively inexpensive, easy to transport, install, and operate.
However, in Russia, such equipment can only be legally used by legal entities that have obtained certification, passed environmental inspections, and secured a license from the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision. There are some small refineries in southern regions, but they primarily produce diesel, asphalt, and heavy oils.
Delyagin believes a decision at the government level is needed to allow small businesses to purchase such equipment and sell gasoline at gas stations. In addition, small refineries are difficult to detect and thus hard to attack.
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