<strong>A Tiny Island Near Singapore Has Become Asia’s Hub for Russian Oil</strong>

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Indonesia's small Karimun island has become a regional hub for Russian oil products, with at least $1.6 billion worth of diesel and fuel oil being rerouted through it to major Asian markets. This highlights the island's emerging strategic role in energy supply chains.

At least $1.6 billion worth of Moscow’s diesel, fuel oil and other products has been funneled from Indonesia’s tiny Karimun into major markets across the region.