The Central Bank of Russia released a new issue of its Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows review showing that the amount of incoming payments processed through the Bank of Russia fell by 2.4% in January 2026 compared with the 2025 Q4 average. The decline was mainly attributed to lower ruble oil prices that began in late 2025. Receipts excluding mining and quarrying, petroleum refining and general government rose by 1.9%, driven by sectors linked to consumer demand.
Central Bank of Russia 2026-02-05
Central Bank of Russia reports incoming payments fell 2.4% in January as oil-linked flows weakened
The Central Bank of Russia's latest Monitoring of Sectoral Financial Flows review indicates a 2.4% decrease in incoming payments processed in January 2026, primarily due to lower ruble oil prices, while receipts excluding certain sectors rose by 1.9% driven by consumer demand.