Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has increased its purchases of Middle Eastern crude oil. This move suggests growing US pressure on India’s Russian oil imports may be influencing the company’s buying strategy.

According to traders familiar with the matter, Reliance bought at least 2.5 million barrels of crude last week, including Basrah Medium from Iraq, as well as Al-Shaheen and Qatar Land grades. They said the company’s recent buying activity was noticeably higher than usual. The traders requested anonymity as they are not authorised to speak to the media.

In addition to these spot purchases, Reliance has been inquiring about supplies from several Middle Eastern sellers offering oil grades similar to Russian crude. The company, which relies heavily on steady crude flows for its operation

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