Record freight costs choke Russia's oil exports from the Black Sea

Ukrainian attacks and a tanker shortage have sent Russian crude shipping costs from Novorossiysk to record highs.

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Rates for routes to India or Northern Europe have hit historic peaks.

This surge threatens the profitability of Russian exports despite sanctions.

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