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Ukrainian Drones Spur Russia's Crude Export Surge, Revenues Soar

6/7/2026

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Ukrainian drone attacks halted gasoline and jet fuel exports, prompting a surge in crude shipments.
Russia exported an average of 3.46 million barrels of crude oil per day last month.
Export revenues rose to their highest level since 2022.
The government is paying billions of dollars in compensation to refinery owners, reducing the Kremlin’s share of export earnings.

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Ukrainian drone attacks halted gasoline and jet fuel exports, prompting a surge in crude shipments.
Russia exported an average of 3.46 million barrels of crude oil per day last month.
Export revenues rose to their highest level since 2022.
The government is paying billions of dollars in compensation to refinery owners, reducing the Kremlin’s share of export earnings.