Africa turns to Asia for diesel as Iran war disrupts supplies

Before the start of hostilities, Africa relied on the Gulf for a large share of the fuel it consumes.

Asia's diesel exports to Africa jump in August, replace Mideast supply, data shows  Reuters

Since 2022, India has pivoted towards Russia to meet the bulk of its crude oil needs — raw material for making fuels like petrol and diesel

India's role as a major gasoline supplier to Russia has surged recently, particularly after Ukrainian drone strikes impacted Russian refinery activities. In August, Russian gasoline imports hit unprecedented levels, with India emerging as a central contributor. Much of this gasoline was transported using sanctioned shi