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flag India is importing more Russian oil via rerouted tankers due to Middle East tensions and supply concerns.

flag Russian crude oil shipments, including three tankers carrying about 2.1 million barrels of Urals crude, have been rerouted from East Asia to Indian ports amid escalating Middle East tensions and the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz. flag The shift, driven by concerns over disrupted Middle Eastern supplies, marks a revival in Indian purchases of Russian oil after a recent decline due to U.S. pressure. flag Indian refiners are seeking prompt deliveries and consulting the government on expanding imports, as the country faces tight stockpiles and growing energy security risks. flag Russia has signaled readiness to increase supplies, potentially raising its share of India’s crude imports to 40%. flag The move highlights India’s strategic pivot to diversify energy sources amid global geopolitical volatility.

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