Govt rejects report of India-bound ship diverting to China, explains why it changed destination

Petroelum Ministry rejected reports that a Gujarat-bound oil tanker changed its destination to China over payment-related issues. "Bills of Lading often carry indicative discharge ports destinations, and on-sea cargoes can change destinations mid-voyage based on trade optimisation and operational flexibility," the ministry said. "India's crude oil requirements remain fully secured," it added.