Russian crude exports to Asia have increased since invasion, Poten says

Exports of Russian crude to Asia are said to have increased since the invasion of Ukraine, according to a top US shipbroker.

The export volumes loaded in Russia destined for Asia averaged 1.4m barrels per day (bpd) in the 10 days prior to February 24. Since then, volumes have increased to an average of 1.75m bpd, said Poten & Partners.