US sanctions force vessels with Russian oil to divert from India, sources say
INDIA, AUG 1 – US sanctions and threats of 100% tariffs have led Indian state refiners controlling over 60% of capacity to suspend Russian crude purchases, disrupting oil flows off India’s coast.
- Following new US sanctions, at least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for India diverted to other destinations, trade sources report.
- On July 14, President Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil, then cut his deadline to 10 days on Tuesday.
- The Achilles and Elyte, both Aframaxes, are anchored near Jamnagar after missing their scheduled Sikka terminal arrival on July 30-31, each holding about 700,000 barrels.
- Four major Indian state-owned oil companies, accounting for over 60% of refining capacity, have suspended Russian crude purchases, prompting authorities to seek alternative suppliers.
- With tighter Western sanctions since mid-July, India faces disruptions as over a third of its oil imports from Russia are affected, amid recent weeks of headlines.
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At least four oil tankers carrying Russian crude are idling off India's western coast as Indian refiners reconsider purchases under sanction pressure from the United States and the European Union.
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