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Indian refiners are grappling with mounting concerns over the ramifications of the latest wave of US sanctions targeting Russia, particularly as it pertains to the country's vital oil imports.

Two years into the Russia-Ukraine war, several nations have shifted their energy trade strategies, reducing their reliance on Russian energy products.

Despite the official ban on Russian oil enacted by Congress two years ago, the US imported a rare cargo of 10K bbl. of Russian crude in Nov. 2023, as revealed by Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.

In a significant development for the global oil and gas market, Guyana crude cargo has traded for the first time in the Platts Market on Close (MOC), marking a milestone for this emerging player in the energy landscape.

In 2023, US crude exports soared to a record 4.06MM b/d, marking a 14% increase from the previous year and reaching 4.06MM b/d.

India, a growing consumer and importer in the global energy landscape, maintains a strategic balance in its crude oil imports, forging partnerships with key producers worldwide.

In a seismic shift, Spain, once reliant on Nigerian crude, underwent a pivotal change in 2023, making the US its leading crude supplier.

A recent escalation in the security situation in the Red Sea, fueled by air strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants by the US and the UK, has prompted a warning from the US Naval Forces Central Command to ships transiting the region.

Asian and African nations emerged as primary destinations for Russian crude oil last year, supplanting Europe and driving record-high imports of cheaper Russian crude.

Brazilian and Guyanese medium sweet crude grades have strategically replaced Russian Urals in the European market, marking a significant shift in trade patterns.