Russian oil
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
India and Russia seek to increase trade to US$100 billion as US ties fray
Russia is India’s fourth-largest trading partner, while India is Russia’s second-larges
Russia expects India to keep buying its oil and seeks China-India-Russia talks
On average Russia gives a 5-to-7 per cent discount to Indian buyers
Modi defiant as Trump steps up pressure on India’s Russia oil purchases
The country’s refiners have been singled out by the European Union and the US for supporting Moscow during its war in Ukraine with the oil purchases
India hasn’t stopped Russian oil purchases after Trump rebuke
The US leader has imposed a surprise 25% tariff on the country and threatened an additional penalty for its close ties with Moscow
A US tariff idea that makes sense
The benefits of a bipartisan Senate bill that targets Russian oil exports will work well