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UAE and Saudi Arabia reroute around Hormuz to keep India supplied with crude
Economy
Published on 28 April 2026
India’s April crude intake slips 15% despite reroutes
West Asia disruptions reduced India’s crude imports, dragging average intake to 4.4 million barrels per day in April 1–26, about 15% below February. But steadier Saudi supplies and increased shipments from the UAE helped cushion the drop. Imports also restarted from Iran and Venezuela, while purchases from Russia continued.
- India’s crude intake fell to 4.4 mbpd in April 1–26
- Saudi flows stayed steady while UAE shipments rose
- Rerouting efforts bypass Hormuz amid regional disruptions
- India also resumed buying from Iran and Venezuela
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