The government has dismissed claims circulating on social media and in sections of the media that Iranian crude oil shipments meant for India were diverted to China due to payment-related issues, calling the reports “misleading and incorrect”.
Clarifying the situation, officials said India imports crude oil from more than 40 countries, and domestic companies have full flexibility to source supplies based on their commercial requirements.
No Payment Issues, Supplies Secured
Authorities stressed that linking a change in the route or destination of a single cargo to payment problems is not accurate. Indian refiners, they said, have already secured adequate crude supplies in line with their operational needs, including consignments from Iran.
The government also underlined that there are no issues related to payments for Iranian crude.
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Tanker Route Change Not Conclusive
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