Must-see macro chart: Russia's December maritime crude oil exports plummet (2025/1/17)

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2025.01.17 14:10
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Russia's December maritime crude oil exports fell to a two-year low, with preliminary data for January also at very low levels. Analysts point out that oil prices need support from a weak dollar; although dollar-denominated oil prices have risen by about 20%, demand in non-U.S. regions is suppressed. Indian refineries began seeking Middle Eastern crude oil supplies before the sanctions, and imports from the Middle East are expected to reach a record high in December 2024. Russia expects refining volumes in February to reach 5.63 million barrels per day, with crude oil supply in export markets still constrained