Indian refiners reduce Russian oil imports, increase Middle East purchases

Summary

Indian refiners are decreasing their purchases of Russian oil while increasing imports from the Middle East. This shift is also leading to higher oil purchases from Africa, South America, and the U.S. OPEC's share in India's oil imports has risen as a result.

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