Allegedly India Racing to Replace Russian Oil with U.S., Iraqi, and UAE Crude. Or Are They?

In the ever-shifting landscape of global energy markets, headlines often paint a picture of dramatic pivots driven by geopolitics and sanctions. A recent article from OilPrice.com suggests that India is \”racing\” to swap out its hefty reliance on Russian crude for supplies from the United States, Iraq, and the UAE, spurred by fresh U.S. sanctions […]

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Russian Dark Fleet Tanker Makes Transfer Off Mumbai Then Oil Off to India

In a striking display of resilience amid tightening global sanctions, a Russian \”dark fleet\” tanker recently conducted a ship-to-ship oil transfer off the coast of Mumbai, ultimately delivering its cargo to Indian shores. This maneuver, highlighted in a recent Bloomberg report, underscores the ongoing challenges in enforcing Western sanctions on Russian energy exports. As trade […]

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Enforcement of the Latest Sanctions from the US on Russian Oil will be the Key – Stu Turley says it is a mistake to Sanction India

In the escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Russia\’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States under President Donald Trump has intensified its economic pressure on Moscow through a new round of sanctions targeting the heart of Russia\’s economy: its oil sector. Announced in October 2025, these measures focus on Russia\’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, […]

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Ukraine Attacks Russian Oil and Fuel Sites

In a bold escalation of its asymmetric warfare strategy, Ukraine launched a series of long-range drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure overnight on October 29, 2025. Targeting facilities deep within Russian territory and in occupied Crimea, these attacks aimed to disrupt fuel production and logistics critical to Russia\’s military operations and economy. Ukrainian Special Operations […]

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India Looking to Buy from US to Replace Russian Oil – What is the best blend for India\’s refineries is a real question.

In a significant shift amid escalating geopolitical tensions, India\’s largest refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), is actively seeking to diversify its crude oil imports by turning to the United States and other American suppliers. This move comes as U.S. sanctions on major Russian oil producers like Rosneft and Lukoil disrupt traditional supply chains, forcing Indian […]

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Suez Canal Blocked After Sanctioned Tanker Carrying Russian Oil Grounded in Key Waterway

In a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities in global energy supply chains, the Suez Canal was temporarily blocked early today after a sanctioned oil tanker, part of Russia\’s shadowy \”dark fleet,\” ran aground in the vital waterway. The incident, involving a Hong Kong-owned vessel laden with Russian crude, halted northbound traffic for several hours, disrupting […]

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