Chinese oil refiners have increased their purchases of Russian flagship crude oil, capitalizing on discounted cargoes that India has relinquished amid rising US trade tariffs on New Delhi. Despite the higher tariffs and criticism from the Trump administration, India's state-run refiners, including Indian Oil and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), have resumed buying Russian oil for September and October deliveries after a brief pause. Russian officials have expressed confidence that India will continue to buy its oil regardless of the US tariff measures. Analysts note that Chinese refiners are sweeping up Russian oil following the dip in Indian demand caused by the US tariff pressure.