"We are now considering it in fact, the Ministry of Energy should make a proposal in the near future," - quoted by TASS Novak.

According to him, this instrument is being considered additionally, since it is necessary to provide the domestic market in the face of growing demand.

He added that the pressure on prices in exchange trading remains.

Earlier it was reported that consumer prices for motor gasoline in Russia from July 20 to 26 increased by 13 kopecks, for diesel fuel - by 10 kopecks.