Russia is redirecting crude flows to seaborne routes as Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries and the suspension of pipeline shipments through Ukraine to parts of the E.U. narrow traditional export channels, with seaborne crude volumes averaging 3.39 million bpd in the four weeks to February 15. The shift underscores ongoing supply risks around Russian exports, a factor that can influence price volatility for Oil – Brent Crude and Oil – US Crude as markets reassess trade routes and sanctions exposure.
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Over the past month, benchmark prices have trended higher, with U.S. crude gaining about 6.8% and Brent advancing roughly 7.1%, reflecting a risk premium tied in part to disruptions in Russian supply and broader geopolitical tensions. On a short-term basis, both contracts currently show a Strong Buy and Strong Buy 1-day technical signal, suggesting bullish momentum, though traders may remain sensitive to any change in export patterns or shipping constraints.
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