Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead of Trump Sanctions Threat

Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead of Trump Sanctions Threat

Flows from Baltic ports hit the highest in almost 10 months

Russia’s Crude Shipments Rebound Ahead Of Trump Sanctions Threat

Russia’s crude exports hit a one-month high, driven by a surge in weekly flows that coincided with a sharp drop in refinery runs. The increase came before President Donald Trump’s threat of secondary tariffs on buyers of Russian oil if Moscow fails to make a swift peace with Ukraine.Seaborne crude cargoes averaged 3.23 million barrels a day in the four weeks to July 13, up by 3% from the period to July 6, tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloombe…

Russia Crude Shipments Gain Ahead of Trump's Sanctions Threat

As the global energy market navigates geopolitical tensions, Russia’s crude oil shipments have shown a notable rebound in recent weeks, even as the shadow of potential new U.S. sanctions looms large. With President Donald Trump issuing a stark ultimatum tied to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the implications for Russia’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in 2025 could be profound. This article examines the current surge in crude …