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Ships With Russian Oil Idle Off India as Refiners Seek Steer
At least four oil tankers laden with Russian crude are waiting off India’s western coast, as the Asian country’s purchases of the commodity come under the spotlight amid pressure from the US and European Union.
The Achilles and Elyte are currently anchored near Jamnagar, ship-tracking data show. The vessels were slated to discharge at Sikka on Aug. 2 and 3, after picking up cargoes in late June from Primorsk and Ust Luga, where Russia’s flagship Urals crude is usually loaded. Both tankers have been sanctioned by the EU and UK.