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Iran War Boosts Russia’s April Oil Tax Revenue to Six-Month High

Bloomberg Markets · May 6, 2026, 1:23 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Russia’s oil tax revenues jumped to a six-month high last month as the Kremlin started reaping the benefits of a crude rally driven by the war in Iran. With oil still trading near $100 a barrel, the windfall is set to continue.

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Iran War Boosts Russia’s April Oil Tax Revenue to Six-Month High

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