India reduces Russian crude purchases as Middle East oil flows recover
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Indian refiners have decreased their purchases of Russian crude oil for November delivery as prices rise. Competition from China is further driving up these prices, prompting a shift back to Middle Eastern oil sources. Imports from Russia have significantly fallen, with…
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- 01Indian refiners have reduced Russian crude purchases for November delivery due to rising prices.
- 02Competition from China is further driving up Russian oil prices in the market.
- 03Russian imports have fallen to their lowest level since March 2022, with a shift toward Middle Eastern sources.
- 04Middle Eastern oil offers greater shipping efficiencies compared to Russian sources.