Russia has become Syria’s main oil supplier, with shipments up about 75% to roughly 60,000 barrels per day in 2026. This comes despite Damascus shifting politically toward the West after the fall of Bashar al-Assad in 2024 and lingering distrust of Moscow. Syria relies on Russian crude out of necessity. Domestic production is far below demand, and limited access to global markets leaves few alternatives. Previously, Iran was the country’s top supplier, but halted deliveries after Assad’s fall. Source: Reuters