The average production of Russian oil and gas condensate increased by around 1.7% in the first half of May. compared to April, to approx. 1.4 million tonnes per day (10.25 million barrels per day), the Interfax agency reported on Monday, citing the source.
In turn, Russian oil exports via the Transneft network, excluding the countries of the former Soviet Union, fell by 4.1% over this period. up to 608.6 thous. per day (4.46 million barrels per day). At the same time, supplies of crude oil to Russian refineries increased by 3.7%.
The latest figures show less interest Russian oil by foreign clients. This is the result of the sanctions introduced by the West after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the retreat from Russian resources by many foreign contractors.
Whereas the increase in fuel demand in Russia may be the result of hostilities and increased demand for the raw material by the military – we read on the wnp.pl portal.
