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Indian refiners seek 6 million barrels amid West Asia tensions
India’s state-run refiners HPCL and MRPL are seeking up to 6 million barrels of crude through spot tenders, documents show. HPCL plans to import up to 4 million barrels for September-October delivery…
The Story in Brief
India’s state-run refiners HPCL and MRPL are seeking up to 6 million barrels of crude through spot tenders, documents show. HPCL plans to import up to 4 million barrels for September-October delivery and has already bought 4 million barrels of West Asian crude from BP, PetroChina and Trafigura, traders say. The oil will arrive around early October. MRPL is seeking up to 2 million barrels for October 10-20 delivery and has asked suppliers to avoid the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, its tender document shows. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains low amid continued hostilities in West Asia.
The Indian Opinion
The news of Indian refiners scrambling for crude may fuel fears of supply disruption. But these are routine spot purchases, not a panic. India’s diversified import basket and strategic reserves provide buffer. The real test is whether the West Asia conflict pushes refining margins higher and ultimately raises fuel prices for ordinary Indians. Watch for the landed cost of crude in the coming months.
Sources (2): energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com, thehindubusinessline.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
