Belarus Halts Fuel Exports as Russia Cuts Off Crude Supply
- Russia and Belarus are at odds over supply and transit fees
- Belarus says its refineries are operating at minimum rates
A by-pass cock is seen at the Mozyr oil refinery in Belarus.
Photographer: Viktor Drachev/AFP via Getty Images
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Belarus has suspended exports of oil products after the halt of crude supply from Russia forced it to curb production at its refineries.
Belarus, which has traditionally relied on Russia for crude, is now running its refineries at minimum rates. Transit of Russian crude to European buyers across Belarus territory continues, according to Russian news service Tass.