Russia increases September oil export estimates from western ports by 11%, according to sources.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 10 2025
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Source: Reuters
Increased Crude Export Plan: Russia has raised its September crude export plan from western ports to 2.1 million barrels per day, an 11% increase from the initial schedule, due to reduced local demand from drone attacks on refineries.
Impact on Indian Oil Purchases: The increase in Urals crude supply aims to meet additional spot demand in India, where purchases of Russian oil remain strong despite Western sanctions, as confirmed by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
