Black Sea disruption cancels 20,000 tonnes of India-bound sunflower oil
7 October 2026Black Sea port damage cancelled a 20,000-tonne Russian sunflower-oil shipment to India, Reuters reported, citing an industry official. Trade sources said another 60,000 tonnes were delayed. Sellers are exploring St Petersburg and Ust-Luga departures, which the official said add 10 voyage days and higher freight costs. Indian buyers purchased 150,000 tonnes of crude palm oil over three days for November–December shipment. Importers face disrupted sunflower-oil deliveries and longer, more expensive Baltic routing alternatives.