Kazakhstan Railway is going to ban oil exports to the Russian port of Taman on the Black Sea starting from May 8, according to Reuters, citing the company and oil traders.
The railway company hasn’t revealed a reason behind this decision. So far the sea terminal continues to process oil products and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
On May 3, 2023, Russian Railways also restricted oil exports toward Taman. The move followed an official notification by the Russian authorities about a fire at a fuel deposit near the Crimean Bridge. That night, two drones attacked the oil base in the Temruksky...