India now depends on Russia for 40% of its crude oil imports

During the past three months, India has relied on Russia for 40% of its seaborne crude oil import.

Year-to-date, volumes have reached an average of 1.6 million barrels per day (mbpd), an increase of 1,000% compared to 2021, before Russia invaded Ukraine,” stated Niels Rasmussen, Chief Shipping Analyst at BIMCO.

The increased import of Russian oil has contributed to a higher average sailing distance for crude oil tankers discharging in India. Year-to-date, the average sailing distance has risen by...

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