“All measures that can be applied are always on the agenda, including the export ban.

As you know, the Ministry of Energy has introduced the relevant regulations, that is, everything has been discussed, everyone is ready.

But this is a very strong measure, and therefore now, since it was possible to withdraw all exports thanks to the agreements, because the domestic market is premium, "Sorokin said in an interview with the Izvestia newspaper.

According to him, if necessary, a ban is possible.

He noted that the ban is easy to introduce, but it is much more difficult to lift it after that.

Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak commented on the situation with gasoline prices.