Russian oil
Asia’s Russian fuel imports poised to hit all-time high due to Middle East disruption
South-east Asia is expected to be the top recipient
China oil majors resume seeking Russian oil after 4-month halt: sources
This is to head off supply shortages caused by the war in the Middle East
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard over the next week’ after easing sanctions on Russian oil
Oil prices rise despite US waiver, Brent crude at US$99.50
US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea
Russian envoy says the move will affect 100 million barrels of oil
Trump’s surprise trade deal with India resets fractured ties
The US will cut its levy on Indian goods to 18% from 25%, lower than most Asian peers
Oil eases amid uncertainty around Russia-Ukraine peace plan, oversupply worries
Both benchmarks advanced more than 1% on Dec 1
Moscow, Beijing discuss Russian oil exports boost
Russia has been discussing with Chinese partners the possibilities of expanding oil exports to China
Trump’s India squeeze to push Russian oil further into the shadows
In the shadow market, Russian crude’s country of origin would be obscured, meaning it could end up in many places
G7 nations say they will target those continuing to increase Russian oil purchases
Russia has faced heavy sanctions from Western powers who have been considering ways to restrict financing for its war efforts
China chides ‘economic pressure’ over Trump threat of Russian oil tariffs
Trump suggests he is willing to broaden tariffs on Russian oil buyers such as China and India
