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Ukrainian Strikes Cut Russian Output 5%, IEA Cuts Forecast 200k

6/17/2026

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Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have doubled since early 2026, prompting the International Energy Agency to lower its 2026 crude output forecast by 200,000 barrels per day.
Russian crude output fell to 8.7 million barrels per day in June, 5 % below a year earlier after the attacks.
Russia blamed unplanned maintenance for the decline.
Moscow will cut June crude exports to raise refinery runs amid possible fuel shortages.

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Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure have doubled since early 2026, prompting the International Energy Agency to lower its 2026 crude output forecast by 200,000 barrels per day.
Russian crude output fell to 8.7 million barrels per day in June, 5 % below a year earlier after the attacks.
Russia blamed unplanned maintenance for the decline.
Moscow will cut June crude exports to raise refinery runs amid possible fuel shortages.