Chinese state-owned refineries are competing for Iranian crude oil allowed under the US exemption, while barrels remaining in Southeast Asia with origin certificates other than Iran are expected to continue to be acquired by China's independent refiners, according to sources from the state-owned and independent sectors.

Brent futures rose $1.67, or 1.5%, to $110.32 ​a barrel at 1030 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added 33 cents, or 0.3%, to $96.47.

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Brent were down $7.15, or 7.2%, at $91.81, WTI was down $6.26, or 6.6%, at $88.51 a barrel.

Russia is now aiming to capitalize on supply concerns as a result of the conflict in the Middle East, where energy infrastructure and supply routes have been attacked.

Brent was up $2.25, or 2.8%, at $83.65, WTI rose $2.56, or 3.4%, to $77.22.

India was the top buyer ​of Russian seaborne crude after Moscow's 2022 Ukraine invasion, but in January ⁠its refiners started to reduce purchases, helping New Delhi avoid 25% tariffs imposed by Washington ​and clinch an interim trade deal.

Brent were at $79.44 a barrel, up $1.70, WTI jumped $1.17, or 1.6%, to $72.40.

The eight OPEC+ countries also noted that this measure will provide an opportunity for the participating countries to accelerate their compensation.

India became the single most important buyer of Moscow’s seaborne crude after the invasion of Ukraine, but the country has been cutting back in response to US pressure — particularly after a US trade deal struck last month that rolled back punitive tariffs.