Bloomberg
Russia Raises Crude Shipments Even as Refineries Ramp Up
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Russia's crude oil exports increased in recent weeks, according to shipping data cited by Bloomberg. The rise occurred as Russian refineries processed higher volumes of oil following a period of reduced Ukrainian attacks on refining infrastructure. Russian crude shipments have faced disruptions from Ukraine's targeting of energy facilities, but export levels moved upward as processing capacity recovered.
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