India shifts oil imports back to Middle East, Russia loses market share

India, the world's second-largest oil importer, has for the first time since the US-Israel campaign against Iran begun buying more crude from the Persian Gulf than from Russia. This marks a reversal of India's recent preference for discounted Russian barrels, driven by supply disruptions and shifting price dynamics. The shift could pressure Russian export revenues and reshape regional oil trade flows.

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