All of India’s refiners at the moment are refusing to take Russian crude carried on PJSC Sovcomflot tankers as a result of US sanctions, additional complicating the commerce that has flourished for the reason that invasion of Ukraine two years in the past.

Private and state-run processors together with the largest — Indian Oil Corp. — have stopped taking cargoes in the event that they’re on Sovcomflot tankers, stated folks conversant in the matter. Refiners are scrutinizing the possession of every ship to ensure they’re not affiliated with the corporate, or different sanctioned teams, they added, asking to not be named as a result of the data is personal.