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Record freight costs squeeze Russia's Black Sea crude exports

Freight costs for Russia's Black Sea crude exports have reached record levels, putting pressure on shipment economics. The cause and resulting export reduction remain unspecified.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Sep 14, 2026, 4:54 PM UTC.

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Higher shipping costs could constrain Russian oil flows and contribute to regional energy-market pressure.

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