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Russian oil, gas revenues rise in April but fall short of forecasts
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rose in April from the previous month but fell well short of market expectations, as higher compensation payments to refiners and a stronger ruble offset gains from rising crude prices.
Putin pledges to cover Slovakia's energy needs
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to continue supplying Slovakia with energy resources during talks with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Japan takes second Russian oil cargo
Japanese refiner Idemitsu Kosan has purchased a cargo of Russian crude oil, becoming the second Japanese company to resume such imports since disruption in the Middle East upended global energy markets.
Azerbaijan spuds deepwater well at Umid gas field
Azerbaijan has completed the first phase of drilling at a deep appraisal well at the Umid gas field in the Caspian Sea, as Baku steps up efforts to expand gas exports to Europe.
EU imports record volumes from Yamal LNG in April
The figure represented 98% of all LNG exported from the Arctic project over the period.
Big fuel importer Kyrgyzstan records 46% hike in gasoline price since Iran war outbreak
Kyrgyzstan is presently importing a tonne of AI-92 gasoline at an average price of approximately $950 versus the $650 it was paying prior to the outbreak of the Iran war at the end of February, according to a senior official.
World oil inventories falling fast towards hard operational floor
The world's oil buffer is disappearing faster than at any point in recorded history. Two months into the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global inventories are drawing down at a pace that has already exceeded the previous quarterly record.
Russian strikes force Naftogaz to boost gas imports after damage to production facilities
Ukraine’s state-owned energy giant Naftogaz said it would increase gas imports after Russian missile strikes caused severe damage to domestic gas production facilities.
Russia’s oil revenues rebound on Middle East conflict price hike, but gains are modest
Russia’s oil and gas revenues rebounded sharply in April as surging crude prices linked to conflict in the Middle East boosted export earnings, offering the Kremlin temporary relief after months of mounting fiscal pressure.
Russian drone attacks on Ukrainian ports surge, halting major oil terminal
Russian drone strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure have intensified sharply this year, with the number of attacks rising more than tenfold and a recent strike forcing a key export terminal to halt operations.
China signs billions worth of contracts with Turkmenistan, but no financing
China - Central Asia Monitor: April 24-30, 2026.
Kazakhstan’s industrial output down by 0.7% y/y in Jan-March
Kazakhstan’s industrial production fell by 0.7% y/y in January-March to KZT 15.18 trillion ($32.19bn), according to latest data released by the Bureau of National Statistics.
Kazakhstan's oil, gas condensate output rises 16% m/m in April
Kazakhstan is said to have increased its oil and gas condensate production by 16% m/m in April, driven by higher output at its largest fields.
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