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Russia ready to divert 9.5 million barrels of oil to India as Middle East conflict disrupts flow
short by Arshiya Chopra / on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026
Russia is ready to divert oil to India to offset Middle East supply disruptions, with about 9.5 million barrels of Russian crude in vessels near Indian waters that will be able to arrive within weeks, Reuters reported. India currently holds 25 days of crude oil inventory and an additional 25 days of petrol and diesel stocks, according to reports.
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