Barrel of backups: India’s crude imports bounce back despite Middle East disruptions
India’s crude oil imports are nearing pre-conflict levels, thanks to refiners diversifying away from traditional Gulf suppliers. Purchases from Russia, the US, and other regions have compensated for Middle East disruptions. Russia remains a favored source due to attractive pricing. While the Strait of Hormuz has reopened, Asian refiners are cautious about immediate increases in Gulf purchases, focusing on existing cargo coverage and maintenance schedules.
India’s crude oil imports are nearing pre-conflict levels, thanks to refiners diversifying away from traditional Gulf suppliers. Purchases from Russia, the US, and other regions have compensated for Middle East disruptions. Russia remains a favored source due to attractive pricing. While the Strait of Hormuz has reopened, Asian refiners are cautious about immediate increases in Gulf purchases, focusing on existing cargo coverage and maintenance schedules.
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