This is soooo one of those time I wish I could pull the whole “do you have any idea who I am?”

don't worry, I don't care.

If you click through on the full analysis section you’ll find a more detailed picture: https://www.eia.gov/international/analysis/country/RUS

cool chart. how's that jive with the miles-long lines for gas?

You could consult another official horse: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/933506/download?inline (PDF warning).

Best Practices in Response to Recent Developments in the Maritime Oil Trade October 21, 2024

10 months later, I still posit: they've drained the reserves they used to keep civilian petrol flowing.

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/parts-russia-face-gasoline-shortages-after-ukraine-struck-refineries-2025-08-21/

think, for a moment: if they had the ability, wouldn't they still be exporting?

"Russia imposed a gasoline exports ban for oil producers on July 28 in a bid to prevent shortages at a time of peak demand because of summer travel and grain harvesting. But some market participants said this will not be enough to avert a fuel crunch."

I make no assumptions on who you are, I only judge based on the reality we're seeing on the ground and the halting of exports when they desperately need the funds. I know this does not necessarily discount shadow fleet economics but it cannot be helping the situation either. I think, in this case, it's more important to judge the reality on the ground than the reality 10 months ago.