Petroleum Ministry refutes crude cargo diversion to China due to 'payment issues'

Iran Herald · April 4, 2026 Sanctions

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Petroleum Ministry on Saturday refuted the reports alleging that an Iranian crude cargo heading to India was diverted to China due to 'payment issues'. In an X post, the Petroleum Ministry stated that India has faced no payment hurdle in securing crude oil imports.