Crude Oil Supply

BPCL, HPCL post Q1 losses amid crude oil spike, weak fuel margins

State-run oil refiners reported quarterly losses as higher crude oil prices, weak fuel marketing margins and LPG under-recoveries weighed on earnings

Adverse developments in West Asia, US, Russia: India may be worst-hit

The legislation allows US President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of as much as 100 per cent on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and natural gas, essentially targeting China and India

Iran's Red Sea threat likely to deepen energy supply risks for India

A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could disrupt Saudi crude shipments, forcing India to rely more on alternative suppliers and increasing risks to LPG supplies

India at risk of 100% US tariff for purchases of Russian crude oil

A revised bipartisan US Senate bill proposes a 100 per cent tariff on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, while allowing presidential waivers

LNG emerged as a reliable source of energy security amid West Asia war

Senior industry officials say that New Delhi is ignoring a cleaner burning fuel, which offered more supply security during the war compared to crude oil and LPG

Strengthening India's energy security beyond the Strait of Hormuz crisis

We can hope for peace opening the Strait of Hormuz, but must prepare for war closing it

Oil heads for steep weekly losses as Hormuz tanker traffic gathers pace

Brent and WTI fall about 3 per cent as supply concerns ease with higher tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz despite fresh security risks in the region

11 India-bound ships crossed Hormuz after US-Iran peace MoU: MEA

Eleven India-bound ships have transited through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran finalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to end the West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. With the US withdrawing sanctions on Iranian petroleum products as part of the peace deal, New Delhi said it is monitoring the developments in West Asia and that its energy sourcing is guided by national interest. "As of today, we have 10 Indian-flagged vessels still in the Persian Gulf region. In addition, two have recently arrived there," MEA spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said at a media briefing. "Since the signing of the MoU on June 17, 11 India bound vessels have transited through the Strait of Hormuz," he said. The vessels include three Indian-flagged crude oil tankers, each carrying over 285,000 MT (Metric Tonnes) of crude oil; one foreign-flagged LPG carrier, one foreign-flagged crude oil tanker and six foreign-flagged bulk carriers , carrying fertilisers, h

India must diversify energy routes, not just suppliers: S&P Global Energy

India's energy security depends on diversifying both suppliers and transport routes as West Asia tensions expose risks linked to the Strait of Hormuz

Crude surplus may widen Russian discounts as supplies rise post-ceasefire

Indian refiners expect Russian crude discounts to widen as additional supplies from Iran and West Asia enter the market following the US-Iran ceasefire agreement

Essar, IRH Global sign $500 million crude sourcing and supply facility

The agreement is aimed at diversifying crude sourcing, strengthening feedstock security and improving working-capital efficiency for Essar's refining operations

Oil and gas supply woes may persist despite US-Iran peace deal: Experts

High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday. It will likely take months before energy companies can resume operations to the point of meeting the world's demand, according to energy experts. The slow pace of the process of shipping and refining crude oil, and doubts about the security of traveling through the strait mean the effect won't be seen immediately, they said. Ships loaded with crude oil have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months, unable to safely travel through the waterway, through which about a fifth of the world's oil and gasoline supplies typically traveled before the war began. "It's going to take time for people to feel comfortable and for insurance to be in place ... particularly to get people on the ground to restart some of these assets," said Daniel Evans, global head of fuels and refining research at S&P Global ..

EMs in the oil shock: Policymakers are going into an examination hall

The 2026 oil shock is testing emerging economies, with fuel pricing, exchange-rate flexibility and inflation control set to determine growth outcomes

Energy ties in focus as Venezuela's acting President begins India visit

Delcy Rodriguez will visit energy installations, meet industry leaders and discuss bilateral cooperation as India increases Venezuelan oil imports amid West Asia disruptions

Two supertankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 6 million barrels of crude oil

The ships are among a handful of supertankers exiting the Gulf this month via a transit route that Iran has ordered ships to use

BPCL plans ₹25,000 crore capex for FY27, calls fuel price hike respite

State-run oil major says recent increase in retail fuel prices has eased pressure amid soaring crude prices and mounting under-recoveries

Best of BS Opinion: Can middle powers prevent transactional geopolitics?

From the rise of transactional geopolitics to oil shock risks and Pakistan's strategic missteps, BS Opinion examines the global uncertainties shaping politics and business

India's Russian oil supply likely to be hit if US waiver not extended

Under the latest US waiver, countries have been allowed to purchase Russian crude oil and petroleum products until May 16 that were loaded onto vessels on or before April 17

Tehran considering service fee for Hormuz transit, says Iran minister

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Tehran is considering a framework for charging vessels using the Strait of Hormuz for maritime services

PM Modi's WFH nudge: Can fewer office trips help cut India's fuel bill?

Work-from-home can reduce commute-linked fuel use in major cities, but experts say the overall energy impact depends on office and household power use