Russian oil production falls again in June, off 0.4% for first half

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Moscow—Russia’s crude output continued its recent downward trend in June, adding to concerns the country could see the first fall in annual oil production this year since 1998. According to preliminary official data from the energy ministry, production fell to 39.835 million mt (9.69 million b/d) last month, down 1.4% from 40.386 million mt pumped in June 2007.