Drone strikes on refineries are forcing Moscow to extend crude oil exports, Reuters says

Russia has revised its August oil export plan from western ports upwards after Ukrainian drone assaults disabled a number of refineries and freed up extra crude for export.

Supply: Reuters, citing sources

Particulars: Export plans stay unsure, nevertheless, as a consequence of ongoing strikes and shifting restore timelines, elevating the danger of delays and additional changes.

"Assaults are ongoing and restore deadlines change each day. It’s unclear how a lot Russia can load this month or subsequent," a supply stated.

Russian oil sellers have but to obtain remaining September loading schedules, which they usually get per week earlier than the beginning of the month.

The refinery disruptions come as Moscow seeks to spice up revenues regardless of Western sanctions and US stress on key consumers to curb Russian imports.

Exports from the ports of Primorsk, Novorossiysk and Ust-Luga are estimated at about 2 million barrels per day, up from an preliminary plan of 1.8 million barrels.

The adjustment follows August strikes on 10 Russian refineries, which shut down services accounting for a minimum of 17% of nationwide refining capability, or 1.1 million barrels per day, in keeping with Reuters.

Background: Reuters estimates that Ukrainian assaults have disrupted a minimum of 17% of Russia’s oil refining capability.

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