Russia's Steady Oil Shipment to Belarus: Stability Amidst Price Fluctuations

Russia shipped 14.5 million metric tons of oil to Belarus last year and expects similar volumes this year. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak confirmed there are no supply restrictions and mentioned ongoing discussions about supporting Belarusian refineries if global oil prices rise too high.

Russia shipped 14.5 million metric tons of oil to Belarus last year and the volumes are likely to remain at the same level this year, Russian news agencies reported, citing Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

"We supply as much as the Belarusian refineries need. There are no restrictions here," the TASS news agency quoted him as saying.

Novak added that Russia was discussing with Belarus the possibility of providing support to Belarusian refineries in case the global oil price becomes too high.

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