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Exclusive: Russia prepared to divert oil to India as Middle East conflict disrupts flows, source says
Reuters ^ | Wed, March 4, 2026 | Krishna N. Das and Nidhi Verma

Posted on 03/04/2026 6:34:14 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

Russia is ready to divert oil to India to offset Middle East supply disruptions, with about 9.5 million barrels of Russian crude in vessels near Indian waters and able to arrive ‌within weeks, an industry source with direct knowledge told Reuters.

The source declined to say where the non‑Russian fleet cargoes were originally headed ‌but said they could deliver to India within weeks, giving refiners rapid relief.

India is vulnerable to supply shocks, with crude stocks covering only about 25 days of demand, while refiners ​hold similarly limited inventories of gasoil, gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas.

An Indian government source said New Delhi was scouting for alternative supply to prepare for continuing conflict in the Middle East beyond 10–15 days.

(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...


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1 posted on 03/04/2026 6:34:14 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

India is not going to go against Trump for two days worth of oil.


2 posted on 03/04/2026 6:38:19 PM PST by TexasGator (1II11.X11111.1~I11:/)
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3 posted on 03/04/2026 6:39:26 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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India is not going to go against Trump for two days worth of oil.


4 posted on 03/04/2026 6:41:15 PM PST by TexasGator (1II11.X11111.1~I11:/)
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To: MinorityRepublican

And then India will see the diesel and gasoline to California.


5 posted on 03/04/2026 6:53:51 PM PST by PGR88
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Dear Donald,
Thank you so much!

Vlad


6 posted on 03/04/2026 7:25:18 PM PST by Karl Spooner
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India consumes 5,598,890 barrels per day (B/d) of oil as of the year 2024. India ranks #3 in the world for oil consumption, accounting for about 5.46% of the world’s total consumption of 102,559,503 barrels per day.

From Goggle search


7 posted on 03/04/2026 8:05:13 PM PST by MNJohnnie
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Dear Karl

Thank you for your wildly ignorant, stupid post. While normally Free Republic is open to idiotic ignorant posts, your offering is so devoid on any contact with a hint of a notion of a clue that only response possible is mocking laughter.

We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors


8 posted on 03/04/2026 8:08:46 PM PST by MNJohnnie
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To: Karl Spooner

Maybe next time try thinking before you post

From Goggle

Yes, Russia is allowed to sell oil, but its trade is heavily restricted by Western sanctions, including a G7-led price cap ($60/barrel for crude). While direct sales to the U.S. and EU are banned or severely limited, Russia continues to export large volumes to countries like China, India, and Turkey


9 posted on 03/04/2026 8:10:38 PM PST by MNJohnnie
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