Russia Lifts Crude Exports to 3.66 Million BPD as Middle East War Raises Oil Returns
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Updated · Bloomberg · May 27
Russia Lifts Crude Exports to 3.66 Million BPD as Middle East War Raises Oil Returns
1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 27
3.66 million barrels a day of Russian crude moved in the four weeks to May 24, keeping exports near their highest level of 2026.
The elevated flow lets Moscow capitalize on the three-month Middle East war, which has supported oil prices and improved export returns.
Shipments were little changed from 3.65 million bpd in the 28 days to May 17, showing Russia has sustained the higher pace rather than posting a one-week spike.
Volumes so far this year are about 100,000 bpd above 2025 levels and exceed annual averages in every year since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
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