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Russia Oil Output Misses OPEC+ Quota by 1 Million Barrels

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Russia’s crude-only production lagged behind its OPEC+ quota by almost a million barrels a day in July. The shortfall comes as Ukraine attacked the nation’s oil infrastructure almost daily, disrupting operations and reducing output.

The country’s OPEC+ target for July was set at a certain level, but actual crude output fell well short. The persistent drone strikes and other attacks on refineries and pipelines have forced temporary shutdowns and reduced processing capacity. This has created a significant gap between Russia's production and its agreed quota.

As a result, Russia’s compliance with OPEC+ cuts has been affected. The attacks have compounded existing challenges, including Western sanctions and maintenance issues. The exact quota figure and production numbers were not disclosed in the available information, but the nearly million-barrel deficit underscores the impact of the conflict on Russia’s energy sector.