Ukraine is to resume Druzhba oil supplies on Wednesday afternoon

The resumption of Druzhba oil supplies from Ukraine could imply a near-term increase in oil supply, which may exert downward pressure on WTI prices.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 21 Apr 2026, 23:37 UTCOn the live feed at 23:17 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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This development is noteworthy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions; if it leads to a consistent flow, it could help stabilize energy prices, but market sentiment will also weigh heavily on broader geopolitical dynamics and OPEC responses.

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