"We propose to develop a set of measures which will allow to compensate agricultural producers for the losses they suffered as a result of increased cost of fuel", he said.

Patrushev said that he was going to raise the relevant issue at the government level.

In may and early June, retail gasoline prices have exceeded the levels 41, 42 and 43 rubles per liter. The Cabinet adopted a decision to reduce the excise tax on gasoline and diesel fuel, and agreed with the major oil companies that they are on time decision-making support the industry fix the prices at 30 may. In early June, the Ministry of Finance proposed to give the Cabinet the right to raise export duties on gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene up to 90% from the duty on oil, in particular, if the company violates the obligation to freeze prices.