Russia eyes higher Urals oil exports to China amid Indian cutbacks, traders say

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MOSCOW, Feb 26 (Reuters) – Russia will aim to keep its Urals crude oil exports steady in March by boosting shipments to China as India, ‌a key buyer, cuts purchases following a trade deal with the U.S.

Export ‌options for seaborne Urals cargoes are set to narrow next month, with India expected to sharply reduce ​intake. Suppliers are turning to China, the world’s top crude importer, as Turkey – the third-largest Urals buyer – lacks the capacity to process more Russian barrels.

In the current market, Russia has two main choices: increase discounts or curb production. Both would add pressure

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