Economics
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.
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.
Record January fuel oil exports from Kuwait's al-Zour refinery weigh on Asian market
The surge in supply from Kuwait, a major fuel oil exporter, will boost availability in bunkering hubs such as Singapore and weigh on prices in Asia.
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.
U.S. lifts some Venezuela sanctions to ease oil sales
The move by the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control authorizes U.S. companies to buy, sell, transport, store and refine Venezuelan crude oil, but does not lift existing U.S. sanctions on production.
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