What were Russia's crude oil production and export levels in April, and what factors drove the changes?

In April, Russia's crude oil production was approximately 8.8 million barrels per day (bpd), down by 460,000 bpd year-on-year, primarily due to intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure. At the same time, Russia's crude oil exports rose to 4.9 million bpd — an increase of 250,000 bpd from the previous month — driven by supply disruptions in the Gulf region caused by Middle East conflict, which attracted new buyers for Russian crude.

How did Russia's petroleum product exports and key export routes perform in April, and what does IEA report about Urals crude?

Russia's petroleum product exports fell to 2.2 million bpd in April — a decline of 340,000 bpd month-on-month — marking the lowest level since the IEA began tracking this metric. However, total oil exports rebounded in the second half of April: Baltic Sea maritime shipments increased by 190,000 bpd month-on-month, and the 'Druzhba' pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia partially resumed, delivering 60,000 bpd in the final week of April. Separately, Urals crude exports reached 1.9 million bpd — nearing pre-war levels — indicating Russia has approached its maximum feasible export capacity for this grade.

Russia's April Crude Oil Production Drops as Exports Rise

May 20, 2026

IEA reports Russia's crude production fell to 8.8 million barrels per day in April due to drone attacks, while exports rose to 4.9 million barrels per day driven by new buyers amid Middle East conflicts.

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