The Russian Finance Ministry is planning an autumn assessment to consider the possible implementation of VAT on SBP operations, a ministry official said. It is awaiting input from the Energy Ministry on expanding the fourth group's MET list. By late October, the ministry expects to determine its position on taxing hard-to-extract gas. The Finance Ministry is also working with businesses to amend tax legislation to account for expenses related to the protection and repair of facilities following UAV attacks, according to Sazanov.