The authorities prepare exceptions to the ban on the export of diesel The authorities in Russia are now preparing exceptions for suppliers of diesel to the world market for the month of November as part of the export ban. Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak spoke about it, media reports. He noted that the ban is now in effect until the end of October. "The Ministry of Energy has prepared a proposal to extend the total ban on diesel exports until February 1st, that is January inclusive. But there will be exceptions, as we did in October. Now an exception is being prepared for November for supplies to the world market," Novak clarified.