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UPDATED Sep 2, 2026 at 9:14 PM ET
Sep 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM ET
Turkey shifts crude and diesel imports from Russia to US
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Turkey is increasing crude oil and diesel purchases from the United States as Russian supplies are disrupted by Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure. Turkish customs data show the US overtook Russia in June as the main crude supplier, while Kpler reports record diesel imports from the US and India since August.
WHO: Turkey (Turkish customs data); Kpler
WHAT: Turkey increases US crude oil and diesel imports and reduces Russian crude oil imports.
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM ET
WHERE: Turkey
WHY: Russian energy supplies were disrupted by Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on infrastructure, while Turkey reduced exposure to Russian crude.
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