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Indian refiners boost US crude purchases as Russian oil pressure rises

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Indian refiners boost US crude purchases as Russian oil pressure risesIndia’s refiners are turning to US crude imports at a faster pace as geopolitical pressure intensifies over their reliance on Russian oil. The shift comes after a recent drop in US crude prices, making the grade more attractive compared to Middle East benchmarks. At the same time, Washington has renewed its warnings against New Delhi’s […]
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