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Turkey Ramps Up Russian Diesel Imports Amid EU Absence

OIL PRODUCTS

Turkey has been importing more than 10mn barrels of diesel-type fuels from Russia in March, up by almost 50% from a month earlier and the highest in at least seven years, Vortexa data show.

  • “Turkey benefits the most as it gets access to distressed Russian gasoil/diesel,” said Eugene Lindell, head of refined products at consultancy Facts Global Energy.
  • Since Turkey can legitimately still import diesel-type fuel from Russia, traders can potentially bring in relatively cheap barrels to meet the country’s energy needs. At the same time, Turkey’s own production could be sold at a higher price to the EU.

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