The European ban on the import of refined oil products from Russia, such as diesel and gasoline, came into effect on Sunday, according to European media.
According to Eurostat data, Russia exported diesel and gasoline worth more than 2.3 billion euros to the EU in October. Germany alone purchased more than a quarter of the total amount of imported Russian oil derivatives, reports The Brussels Times.
The embargo was agreed upon in June as part of the sixth package of sanctions against Russia due to its invasion of Ukraine.
The agreement provides for some exceptions for member states that heavily depend on Russian imports.
The embargo builds on the ban on the import of Russian crude oil by sea, which has been in effect since December.
EU member states agreed on February 3, along with partners from the G7 group, to impose a price cap on Russian oil derivatives.
Prices for more expensive oil derivatives, such as diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel, are now capped at 100 dollars, while those for cheaper ones, such as heating oil, are capped at 45 dollars per barrel.
