Russia Dramatically Increases Gold Purchases As Oil and Gas Revenue Surges
The Russian Finance Ministry has announced a substantial increase in its gold purchases starting September 6, 2024. This decision comes
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Russian Oil
Russian Fuel Exports Hit New Post-Pandemic Low — Down 13% in August
Russian oil product exports hit a post-pandemic low in August, according to recent tanker tracking data. Seaborne export loadings of
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The Dark Fleet Dilemma: UK’s Role in Insuring Russian Oil Raises Concerns
A thread on social media sheds light on the mysterious world of the “dark fleet,” a network of ships carrying
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Russia Abruptly Bans Diesel, Gasoline Exports
Russia has implemented a ban on the export of diesel and petrol, sending shockwaves through global energy markets and sparking
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Russian Crude Oil Exports See Significant Drop Toward End of June
Russian crude oil exports by sea experienced a substantial decline of up to 980,000 barrels per day (bpd) during the
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EU Members Conditionally Approve $60 Price Cap on Russian Seaborne Crude
Brussels tentatively agreed to set the long-discussed price cap on Russian crude at $60 per barrel, in the latest move
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Oil-Out War: Biden Threatens Sanctions On Russian Oil Buyers Who Ignore Price Cap, Putin Warns Total Energy Export Halt
The weaponization of energy exports is on full display as the US warns of imposing sanctions on buyers of Russian
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Europe Weighing Reluctant Return To Coal As Russia Squeezes Oil Supply
Some European countries are planning a return to coal in an effort to avoid a winter gas shortage as Russia
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