*Iraq remained the clear number one among India’s crude suppliers for Q2 and 1H 2022. But the latest monthly data show surging Russian supplies overtaking Saudi Arabia for number two spot.

*Imports from Russia surged to hit successive records for April (396,000 b/d), May (655,000 b/d) and June (986,000 b/d), whilst latest figures from data intelligence firm Kpler peg July arrivals only slightly lower at 923,000 b/d. (CONTINUED - 513 WORDS)