Despite sanctions, demand for Russian oil is increasing
Original headlineYaptırımlara rağmen Rus petrolüne talep artıyor
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Demand for Russian crude is rising as tighter Middle East supply pushes buyers toward alternative barrels, even with international sanctions still in place. Russian oil is now trading at a clear premium to the Brent benchmark, a reversal from the steep discounts it carried after sanctions were imposed. The shift suggests buyers are prioritizing supply security over sanctions risk as Middle Eastern volumes tighten. Watch whether the premium holds as OPEC+ supply policy and Middle East output evolve, and whether further sanctions enforcement tests buyer appetite for Russian barrels.
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