India Mulls Return to Russian Oil as Iran War Halts Middle East Flows
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Why it matters
India is considering purchasing Russian oil from floating storage in Asia due to disrupted oil flows from the Middle East caused by the Iran war, indicating a potential shift in global oil supply dynamics.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 80% confidence.
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India is considering returning to buying Russian crude amassed in floating storage in Asia as the war in Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes in the region have severely disrupted oil flows from the Middle East. The state-held refiners of India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, and Indian government officials met over the weekend to discuss emergency supply plans following the major escalation in the Middle East. These plans include a potential return of Indian refiners purchasing Russian oil, sources with…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on March 2, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.