Syria relies on Russian oil despite shift toward West
Russian oil shipments to Syria have risen 75 percent this year to 60,000 barrels per day. The trade persists as Damascus lacks alternative energy suppliers.
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Russia increased oil exports to Syria by 75% to 60,000 barrels per day this year, becoming the nation's primary supplier. Moscow replaced Iran as the top provider following the collapse of the Bashar al-Assad government in late evening December 2024. This reliance complicates Syrian efforts to integrate into Western financial systems and risks triggering new United States sanctions.
