What was Russia's average daily crude oil output in August, and how did it compare to its OPEC+ quota?

Russia's average daily crude oil output in August was 8.718 million barrels per day, according to the OPEC monthly report citing secondary sources — a decline of 160,000 barrels per day from the revised July figure and the largest monthly drop since December. This output was 1.17 million barrels per day below Russia's required level under its OPEC+ agreement for the month.

What role did Ukraine's attacks play in Russia's August crude output decline?

Ukraine's intensified strikes on Russian oil infrastructure — including at least 22 refinery attacks in August, plus targeting of vessels and export infrastructure in southern ports like Novorossiysk — forced fuel-producing plants to cut crude processing and hindered major oil companies from diverting crude into exports, contributing directly to the output decline and prompting measures such as an extended diesel export ban and regional gasoline rationing.

Russia’s Crude Output Fell in August as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes

Sep 10, 2026

Russia's crude oil production dropped 160,000 barrels per day in August, missing OPEC+ quotas amid intensified Ukrainian strikes on refineries and export hubs, leading to temporary export bans and rationing.

bloomberg

2026-06-01

Analysts Tell OPEC+ Hormuz Disruption to Last Through Year End

2026-09-10

Russia’s Crude Output Fell in August as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes

Russia’s Crude Output Fell in August as Ukraine Steps Up Strikes

FAQ