UPDATE 1-Russia not mulling diesel export ban for producers, ministry says

Russia's Energy Ministry is not currently considering a diesel export ban for producers, it said on Friday.

Russia is facing fuel shortages after a spate of Ukrainian attacks on its refineries. Earlier this week Russia imposed a partial ban on diesel exports, covering marine fuel and other gas oils, for resellers, while producers remain exempt.

It also extended a gasoline export ban, which applies to all exporters, until year-end. On Friday the energy ministry said it is taking all necessary steps to ensure stable fuel supply, monitoring the market daily and coordinating closely with industry players amid fast-changing conditions.