Race For Crude? China-Bound Russian Oil Tanker Makes U-Turn, Heads To India
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Last Updated:March 18, 2026, 13:25 IST
Ship-tracking data shows multiple such diversions in recent weeks, with at least two vessels rerouted toward Indian ports despite being expected to continue toward China
resetRapid ReadRapid ReadSummarized by AI.+A Russian oil tanker bound for China changed course to India, highlighting a shift in Asian crude flows. Bloomberg reports several recent diversions, with at least two vessels rerouted to Indian ports instead of continuing to China. More Rapid Read Like this summary?Share Your Feedback
A Russian oil tanker that was initially headed toward China abruptly changed course mid-voyage and is now sailing to India instead, bringing into focus a growing shift in crude flows across Asia. According to a Bloomberg report, ship-tracking data shows multiple such diversions in recent weeks, with at least two vessels rerouted toward Indian ports despite being expected to continue toward China.
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