7 Russian Oil Tankers Divert from China to India
In a major realignment of global energy trade, at least seven Russian oil tankers have made dramatic mid-voyage U-turns in the South China Sea, redirecting their cargo to Indian ports like Mangalore and Sikka. This shift comes as India’s demand for crude surges to offset Middle Eastern supply disruptions. Backed by temporary US sanctions waivers, Indian refineries have purchased nearly 30 million barrels of Russian oil this week to stabilize domestic fuel prices.