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India Shuns Costly Russian Oil as Middle East Flows Recover

Bloomberg Markets·October 8, 2026·1 min read

Indian refiners have cut Russian crude purchases for November delivery as rising competition from China pushes up prices, while buyers can tap alternative shipments from the Middle East. The shift reflects a strategic move to avoid costly Russian oil amid recovering Middle East flows, according to a report on Thursday.

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