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Amid mounting pressure on energy infrastructure, Moscow has decided to sharply curtail its oil exports to secure domestic market needs. Russian oil exports from western ports are expected to drop to 1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, compared to the 2.5 million bpd recorded in May. This move comes as several refineries face disruptions due to drone attacks and internal fuel shortages, forcing the government to prioritize domestic consumption over international exports.
These developments coincide with ongoing volatility in global energy markets, as traders monitor the ability of other producers to fill the gap left by declining Russian supplies. According to market data, crude prices have faced mixed pressures recently, while Reuters reports indicate that the Ukrainian bombing campaign targeting Russian energy infrastructure has knocked significant refining capacity offline, forcing Russia to divert export-grade crude to remaining refineries to stabilize local fuel prices.
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Sign InLooking ahead, traders are awaiting trade balance data from several major economies, including France's trade balance scheduled for June 5, 2026, to assess the impact of energy costs on trade accounts. With the U.S. unemployment rate holding steady at 4.3% (as of June 5, 2026), global demand strength remains a critical factor for price direction. Any updates regarding the operational status of Russian refineries will serve as a key catalyst for price action in the coming weeks.