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Türkiye Cuts Russian Crude Imports, Seeks New Suppliers

11/4/2025

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Türkiye's largest oil refiners are cutting imports of Russian crude amid U.S. sanctions on Moscow's energy sector.
STAR Oil Refinery and TÜPRAS are sourcing from Iraq, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Angola to keep Europe-bound fuel exports.
The shift follows the U.S. blacklist of Rosneft and Lukoil.
Türkiye is aligning its energy strategy with Western sanctions and seeking diverse regional suppliers.

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Story summary

Türkiye's largest oil refiners are cutting imports of Russian crude amid U.S. sanctions on Moscow's energy sector.
STAR Oil Refinery and TÜPRAS are sourcing from Iraq, Kazakhstan, Brazil, and Angola to keep Europe-bound fuel exports.
The shift follows the U.S. blacklist of Rosneft and Lukoil.
Türkiye is aligning its energy strategy with Western sanctions and seeking diverse regional suppliers.