Russia forced to cut oil output in April

Russia was forced to reduce its oil output in April due to Ukrainian drone attacks on ports and refineries, as well as a halt to crude supplies via the only remaining Russian oil pipeline to Europe. This marks the sharpest monthly drop in six years, with production falling by approximately 300,000–400,000 barrels per day. The reduction highlights the growing impact of Ukraine's campaign against Russian energy infrastructure and the disruption of key export routes. The data is based on Reuters calculations and information from five industry sources.