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India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with U.S.
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with India to cut tariffs to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers.
U.S. authorizes U.S. diluent supply to Venezuela oil sector
Diluents are a key fuel needed to produce exportable crude oil grades.
Indian refiners await government advice on Russian oil import halt
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that included halting oil purchases from Russia, but without details on how and when such purchases by India would end.
Venezuela oil exports rise sharply in January under U.S. control
Venezuelan oil exports rose to some 800,000 bpd in January, from 498,000 bpd in December, after the U.S. capture of Nicolas Maduro and the ending of an oil blockade which has let traders carry most exports, shipping data showed.
China's teapots buy Iranian oil to replace Venezuelan supply
Venezuelan shipments to China have fallen sharply since mid-December after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a blockade on sanctioned ships, part of a campaign against President Nicolas Maduro which culminated in his capture by U.S. forces on January 3.
Russia hunts for new naphtha markets as key buyers pull back
Buyers have become more cautious after Washington imposed sanctions on top Russian oil producers, forcing sellers to hold naphtha on ships or in storage abroad from where it can be re-exported, often with the destination obscured.
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