*India imported a bumper 1.86mn b/d of crude from Russia in May, figures from data intelligence firm Kpler show. This is the highest figure this year and third highest ever after April and May 2023.
*The Russia surge has squeezed Saudi supplies. May saw India take just 575,000 b/d from the kingdom, with the 5M 2024 average of 734,000 b/d down 13% year-on-year. (CONTINUED - 320 WORDS)
