Russia eyes higher Urals oil exports to China amid Indian cutbacks, traders say - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixgFBVV95cUxOenB1SDM4NnZhUlJESzdqTmVBV1MzbWZtTjBsd24xTEFsYzBFSG14NjBRY3FJYWhmaWxoU2k1ZllVQlRGVXNXaGxGUzI5LXZPQTBOeXBsSm52TkNXUDY2YWxGcXNHcE9nOEpiQ251YXduWU9Ha2tIUzAyX2IzTnI0YU1scG82bGpUeWdzNmZDdU5xOVh6RFI1cUF0eXpOUWxfd3JFbURfRXNOUlMxdU9DWldfN1E5bk1PamhlV0taM09sazZ3aGc?oc=5" target="_blank">Russia eyes higher Urals oil exports to China amid Indian cutbacks, traders say</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Russia is restructuring its oil export logistics, using larger Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) to support increased shipments to China as Indian refiners reduce purchases.

Russia plans to maintain its Urals crude oil exports in March by increasing shipments to China, as India reduces purchases following a trade deal with the U.S.

Russian and Iranian oil suppliers are offering deepening discounts to attract Chinese buyers, as India cuts back on Russian crude imports and diverts more barrels toward China.