Price caps on Russian oil cut revenues nearly 50%, sanctions squeeze production - US
- Kremlin's changes to oil sales tax were forced by Western sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine.
- The changes will hit Russia's oil production capacity over time.
- Cap on price of Russian oil severely curtailing its revenue.
- Price cap has contributed to a nearly 50% drop in Russian oil revenues compared to a year prior.
- EU's import ban has had more effect in reducing Russian oil revenues than the price cap.