Russia remains top oil exporter to India in March

NEW DELHI, Apr 10 (PRIME) -- Russia remained the largest oil exporter to India in March with the sales hitting a new high of 1.64 million barrels per day, and the market share at 34%, according to a report released by researchers Vortexa on Monday.

The purchases grew marginally from 1.62 million barrels per day in February.

Shipments of the Urals blend remained stable, while the increase was conditioned by soaring purchases of the Novy Port Light oil.

Saudi Arabia ranked second with shipments at 986,288 barrels per day.

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