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U.S. sanctions widen Russia's crude oil discount to $20

13 Nov 2025 · 07:10 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

has widened: $20 per barrel
discount earlier: $13-$14

The discount of Russia's flagship crude Urals to Brent has widened to $20 per barrel, the highest this year, following U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. This marks a significant increase from a $13-$14 discount earlier in November. The sanctions impact crude flows, particularly affecting demand from China and India.

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U.S. sanctions widen Russia's crude oil discount to $20

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