Russia's Budget Deficit Surges Nearly ₽3 Trillion Amid Revenue Drop
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Reported Facts
Observable data points shared across all narratives
- •Russia's Finance Ministry reported a 38.3% decrease in oil and gas budget revenues in the first four months of 2026.
- •The total budget deficit for January to April 2026 reached ₽5.87 trillion, equivalent to $78.55 billion.
- •The deficit increased by nearly ₽3 trillion compared to the same period in the previous year.
- •Oil and gas revenues are a major component of Russia's federal budget, heavily influencing fiscal balance.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Russian government increases non-oil revenue collection the budget deficit could narrow, easing pressure on public spending and debt levels.
Market Exposure
CommodityBrent CrudeDownward Pressure
A decline in Russia's oil and gas revenues reflects lower global oil prices, which can put downward pressure on Brent Crude prices.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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Primary Sources (4)
RUTASS (EN)Russia’s budget deficit reaches $78.55 bln in January–AprilRUKommersant (RU)Дефицит бюджета России в январе—апреле вырос почти на три триллиона рублейRUTASS (EN)Russia’s oil and gas budget revenues fall by 38.3% in January–April — Finance MinistryRURBC (RU)Дефицит бюджета России за январь-апрель составил ₽5,87 трлн