MOSCOW, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Russian oil pipeline monopoly Transneft will resume diesel exports via ports in the Baltic Sea and Black Sea once it receives clearance from authorities and when suppliers are ready, TASS news agency reported on Friday, citing a company spokesman.

Russia's government said earlier on Friday it had lifted a ban on pipeline diesel exports via ports, removing the bulk of restrictions installed on Sept. 21. (Reporting by Reuters Editing by Mark Potter)