Russian Oil Production Climbs Above 9 Million Bpd in July
Russia increased oil production in July as stronger exports and recovering refinery runs gave producers somewhere to put more barrels. Crude oil and condensate output rose by roughly 100,000 barrels per day from June to more than 9 million bpd, two industry sources told Reuters on Thursday. Oil and
Source: OilPrice.com
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DW NOTE
Russia is pumping above 9 million barrels a day while the Strait of Hormuz sits functionally shut — only 8 ships passed through on August 5 versus the usual 130. When the world's most vital chokepoint is crippled and prices still fall 7.6% in a week, you're watching demand destruction in real time.