Russia could increase seaborne crude exports in May as port capacity has been restored and weather will improve, according to sources

Russia's potential increase in seaborne crude exports reflects restored port capacity and improved weather conditions, suggesting greater supply could enter the market.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 29 Apr 2026, 11:36 UTCOn the live feed at 11:16 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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