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Russian Crude Exports at 3.87mn bpd in May - Highest Since Invasion: Platts

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Russia-origin seaborne crude exports averaged 3.87 million bpd in May, the highest monthly pace since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 according to Platts vessel tracking.

  • India imported 2 million bpd of Russian crude in the month, a 14% jump on April levels and a fresh record high for Russian crude flows into the country.
  • Urals exports rose to 2.3 million bpd in May, up from 2.2 million bpd in March and April.
  • Urals discount to Dated Brent averaged $26/bbl in the first three weeks of May according to Platts assessment.

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