Russian deputy premier names main sources for dealing with fuel shortages in Russia

MOSCOW, August 22. /TASS/. Russia expects to resolve its fuel shortage issue by importing more and producing lower-class fuel, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak has told the United Russia party congress.

"Yes, we are constantly monitoring the situation. The main sources for making up for the deficit are imports and production of K-2, K-3, and K-4 fuel," he said.

Earlier, Novak said Russia has already started importing fuel to satisfy the demand on the domestic market.