Russia Boosts Oil Exports as Middle East War Sends Prices Soaring

Russian oil exports increased in recent weeks, according to shipping data cited by Reuters. Crude shipments rose at their fastest pace since May following attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure that raised global petroleum prices. The strikes reduced Saudi production capacity and tightened global oil supply. Russia has been a net beneficiary of elevated oil prices amid ongoing international sanctions related to its military operations in Ukraine.

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