Easing trade tensions with Trump: India’s crude imports from US surge to highest since 2022; diversification away from Russian oil? – The Times of India

Easing trade tensions with Trump: India’s crude imports from US surge to highest since 2022; diversification away from Russian oil? – The Times of India

US crude oil imports to India surged due to economic factors, including a favourable arbitrage opportunity. (AI image) In a move that is possibly aimed at reducing trade issues with the Donald Trump administration, India has stepped up its crude oil imports from the US substantially. Crude imports in the month of October have hit…

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Donald Trump’s claim on Russian crude oil: Will India stop buying it? Here’s what’s happening – The Times of India

Donald Trump’s claim on Russian crude oil: Will India stop buying it? Here’s what’s happening – The Times of India

Russia maintains its position as India’s primary oil supplier, contributing 34% of incoming deliveries in September. (AI image) Will India stop buying oil from Russia? US President Donald Trump has claimed that PM Narendra Modi has assured him that India will stop Russian crude. The Ministry of External Affairs has denied being aware of any…

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‘Every day feels like firefighting’: Hit by EU sanctions over Russian oil – Indian refinery Nayara Energy struggles to sustain operations – The Times of India

‘Every day feels like firefighting’: Hit by EU sanctions over Russian oil – Indian refinery Nayara Energy struggles to sustain operations – The Times of India

Nayara Energy’s refinery has intensified its railway usage, dispatching two to three trains daily. (AI image) Nayara Energy, the Indian refinery with major Russian ownership, is scrambling to sustain operations after being hit by European Union sanctions. The Russian-owned refinery, facing exclusion from many international markets due to severe EU sanctions implemented on July 18,…

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Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained – The Times of India

Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained – The Times of India

The US has responded to India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian oil by imposing tariffs on Indian goods. (AI image) Hit by Ukraine’s drone attacks, Russia’s oil refineries are reeling – but India has turned this crisis in Russia into an opportunity. The substantial price difference between Russian and Middle Eastern oil has attracted Indian…

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Pushing back against Trump pressure: India’s state-owned refiners look to fully revive Russia crude oil buys; lack of cargoes an issue – The Times of India

Pushing back against Trump pressure: India’s state-owned refiners look to fully revive Russia crude oil buys; lack of cargoes an issue – The Times of India

The US tariffs on India aim to increase pressure on Moscow regarding the Ukraine conflict. (AI image) Even as the Donald Trump administration wants India to stop purchasing Russian crude, Indian state-owned refiners are looking to fully revive their purchases of Russia oil. During the four weeks to August 31, India’s seaborne crude imports from…

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