Indian Oil Corporation has abandoned high-sulphur oil grades, including Russian-grade Urals. Reuters with reference to sources.
The largest Indian oil and gas company also refused to buy the Das, Eugene Island, Thunder Horse brands.
The reason for the rejection of the purchase of oil rich in sulfur and heavy hydrocarbons is the transition of a subsidiary of Chennai Petroleum to the purchase of sweet oil, while the IOC will open only two tenders for the purchase of oil this week.
former United States called India will refrain from increasing imports of Russian energy carriers.
According to the US, supplies from Russia account for only 1-2% of India’s total energy imports. The USA also insists on stopping these imports.
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki added that Washington continues to believe that China is adhering to the restrictions imposed by the West against Russia.