Several news reports and social media posts have claimed that an Iranian crude cargo was diverted from Vadinar, India to China due to payment issues

#PIBFactCheck

❌ This claim is #Misleading

✅ Indian refiners have secured their crude oil requirements, including from Iran; and there is no payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports

✅ Bills of Lading often carry indicative discharge ports destinations and on-sea cargoes can change destinations mid-voyage based on trade optimisation and operational flexibility.

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