Oil production in Russia increased by 3.4% for the year, - Head of the Ministry of Energy

Oil production in Russia in the first half of the year was 3.4% higher than in the same period last year," Shulginov said.

Coal production in the first six months of the year remained approximately at the same level as last year, he added.

Gas production decreased by 5% in the first half of the year. The level of gas injection into Russia's underground storage facilities reached 81% of the target level, the official said.