Beijing Turns Russian Crude Into an India Energy-Security Squeeze

Indian refiners expect Russian crude supply to tighten further in October and November as reduced Russian exports and stronger Chinese demand force them toward costlier substitutes. Kpler-cited September data show Russian crude still led India’s slate at about 1.74 million to 1.75 million barrels per day, but that was the lowest since April, while Iraq and Saudi Arabia volumes rose to offset part of the drop.