Russian oil tankers going to China took a U-turn in the sea, now Aqua Titan is heading towards India:

News India Live, Digital Desk: There has been a major reversal amid the outcry over fuel supplies around the world. According to ship-tracking data, at least 7 Russian oil tankerswhich were originally destined for China, have changed their destination midway. The most important tanker among these ‘Aqua Titan’ Which is now rapidly moving towards India after taking a U-turn in the South China Sea.

‘Aqua Titan’ and ‘Zuzu N.’: New consignments for India

Aqua Titan: This Aframax ship is filled with Russia’s ‘Urals’ crude oil. Earlier it was going to Rizhao Port of China, but now it 21 March 2026 to India New Mangalore About to reach port.

Zuzu N. (Zouzou N.): This Suezmax tanker carrying Kazakhstan’s ‘CPC Blend’ crude is now destined for India instead of China. coin (Sikka) is heading towards the port and may reach here by 25th March.

Why was the route changed? (3 main reasons)

Strait of Hormuz crisis: World’s most important maritime oil route affected due to war between Iran and America-Israel Strait of Hormuz has effectively shut down. About 20-25% of global oil trade passes through this route. Due to supply disruption, India has intensified its search for alternative sources.

Got ‘green light’ from America: In view of the energy crisis in West Asia, America has given temporary ‘waiver’ to India to increase the purchase of Russian oil. As soon as this concession was granted, Indian refineries showed speed and in just a week 30 million barrels Made the Russian oil deal.

Overtook China: Indian refineries are currently bidding higher than China for Russian oil, so that there is no shortage of fuel in the country.

India’s energy security: Refiners become active

After the stoppage of supplies from Iran, all the major refiners of India have now entered the market for Russian crude oil. Experts believe that this subsidized oil coming from Russia will act as a ‘buffer’ to protect India from the possible increase in the prices of petrol and diesel.

Impact on Market:

Prices: Urals crude oil price on India’s west coast is around $98.93 per barrel Has reached.

supply: India is now trying to meet a large part of its oil needs through Russia, America and other safe routes.