India supplies 60% of diesel transiting Bab-el-Mandeb strait to Europe
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India emerges as key diesel supplier to Europe as Russian, US flows falter
India has emerged as a critical diesel supplier to Europe, accounting for 60% of diesel transiting the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. This shift occurs as Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained by sanctions and US shipments to Europe have weakened significantly. Indian refineries are now filling a crucial gap in Europe's eastern diesel supply, highlighting India's growing role in global energy security and refining capacity.
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Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained due to ongoing sanctions and disruptions
US diesel shipments to Europe have weakened significantly in recent months
Indian refineries are filling crucial gap in Europe's eastern diesel supply chain
Bab-el-Mandeb strait is a key chokepoint connecting Red Sea to Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
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