Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law aimed at stimulating petrol supplies to the domestic market.
The law, which includes amendments to the tax code, allows the blending of straight-run petrol with other components to produce high-octane motor fuel, according to the RBC network on Saturday.
The amendments also aim to encourage petrol imports into Russia by offering subsidies to importers, Bloomberg News reported.
Around 90% of Russia's regions are facing petrol supply problems or some form of fuel rationing following a series of Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries, which in many cases targeted sites deep inside Russia, prompting authorities to take exceptional measures to overcome the crisis.
Russia has also banned the export of petrol and jet fuel, and is considering possible restrictions on diesel exports. The Kremlin said on 30 June that Russia was discussing importing fuel at an affordable price. Media reports also indicated that the government had relaxed some technical requirements, allowing certain refineries to produce petrol and diesel to Euro-3 standards until the end of 2025.