Russian oil shipments from western ports are set to increase by four percent in August. This rise is driven by domestic refinery attacks and strong Asian demand for crude. Exports from Baltic and Black Sea ports are projected to reach 2.7 million barrels daily. Ukraine's attacks on refineries have redirected more crude oil for export. Asian refiners are increasing purchases of Russian oil due to Middle East supply disruptions.

Ukraine's July drone campaign hit Russian refineries and fuel depots, pushing gasoline output to 65% of seasonal demand and forcing Moscow to

MOSCOW, Aug 3 : Oil shipments from Russia's western ports are set to increase 4 per cent in August from July as drone attacks on domestic refineries make more crude available for…