Russia to ban export of gold bars over 100 grams

Alsharq Tribune-M.Essam 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree banning the export from Russia of refined gold in bars weighing more than 100 grams as of May 1, 2026, with a number of exceptions, TASS news agency reported Wednesday, citing a document published on the official legal information website.

"As of May 1, 2026, a ban is hereby imposed on the export from the Russian Federation of refined gold in bars with a total weight of more than 100 grams by individuals, legal entities and individual entrepreneurs," the document said.

Exceptions apply to exports of refined gold bars via air border checkpoints at some international airports, provided that a permit has been issued.