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As Saudi oil supplies rebound, India gets bargaining power in imports

New Delhi will have a variety of supply choices in the next few months at competitive rates from Russia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia

As Saudi oil supplies rebound, India gets bargaining power in imports
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 11:57 PM IST

India surpasses China to become biggest importer of Russian oil in July

India surpassed China's July oil imports from Russia of 1.76 million bpd via pipelines and shipments, based on Chinese customs data

India surpasses China to become biggest importer of Russian oil in July
Updated On : 22 Aug 2024 | 3:05 PM IST

India's state refiners in talks for long-term oil import deal with Russia

Nayara Energy and Reliance Industries have already signed term deals for Russian oil imports

India's state refiners in talks for long-term oil import deal with Russia
Updated On : 11 Jul 2024 | 2:00 PM IST

India's robust LNG imports standout in Asia, higher prices concern looms

Growth in Asia's third-largest economy likely slowed to an annual 6.7 per cent in January-March, more in line with the long-term GDP growth rate

India's robust LNG imports standout in Asia, higher prices concern looms
Updated On : 27 May 2024 | 11:17 AM IST

India may see lower savings from Russian oil in 2024 as discounts dip

Russian imports accounted for 39% of India's overall crude imports last year from 16% in 2022

India may see lower savings from Russian oil in 2024 as discounts dip
Updated On : 02 Jan 2024 | 12:15 AM IST

Payment woes delay supply of Russian Sokol oil crude to India: Report

IOC is the only state refiner that has an annual deal to buy a variety of Russian grades, including Sokol, from Russian oil major Rosneft. Sokol oil is supplied to IOC by Sakhalin-1 LLC

Payment woes delay supply of Russian Sokol oil crude to India: Report
Updated On : 26 Dec 2023 | 6:08 PM IST

India makes first-ever rupee payment for the purchase of crude oil from UAE

India spent $157.5 billion on importing 232.7 million tonnes of crude oil with West Asia contributing 58% of all supplies

India makes first-ever rupee payment for the purchase of crude oil from UAE
Updated On : 26 Dec 2023 | 9:58 AM IST

India unlikely to be hit by potential Opec+ production cut, say officials

Lower global demand and discounts on Russian crude to ensure continuous oil flows

India unlikely to be hit by potential Opec+ production cut, say officials
Updated On : 29 Nov 2023 | 11:13 PM IST

India's crude oil imports from Russia down 24% MoM, lowest in 7 months

Indian refiners also cut shipments from Iraq, another top supplier, by 10% on the month in August to 848,000 barrels a day

India's crude oil imports from Russia down 24% MoM, lowest in 7 months
Updated On : 31 Aug 2023 | 2:03 PM IST

July Russian oil imports dip; Saudi import down to 2-1/2-yr low: Trade data

India's overall imports also declined 5.2% from June to 4.4 million bpd oil in July, the data showed, as several refining plants are shut for maintenance during monsoon season

July Russian oil imports dip; Saudi import down to 2-1/2-yr low: Trade data
Updated On : 22 Aug 2023 | 11:27 PM IST

Surging prices: Indian refiners push the envelope on Russia crude oil

With Urals crude prices on the rise, refiners are negotiating for bigger discounts and alternative currencies for payment

Surging prices: Indian refiners push the envelope on Russia crude oil
Updated On : 06 Aug 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

India's imports of sunflower oil to fall as Black Sea grain deal expires

The drop in sunflower oil imports would force the world's biggest buyer of vegetable oils to increase purchases of palm oil and soyoil to compensate

India's imports of sunflower oil to fall as Black Sea grain deal expires
Updated On : 19 Jul 2023 | 2:06 PM IST

Russian oil cuts Opec's share of Indian market to 22-year low at 59%

OPEC members mainly from the Middle East and Africa, saw their share of India's oil market slide to 59% in the fiscal year to March 2023, from about 72% in 2021-22

Russian oil cuts Opec's share of Indian market to 22-year low at 59%
Updated On : 24 Apr 2023 | 5:26 PM IST

India's share in global oil demand expected to rise to 11%, gas to 500%: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India's share in the global oil demand is expected to increase to 11 per cent, while the gas demand is expected to rise up to 500 per cent.

India's share in global oil demand expected to rise to 11%, gas to 500%: PM
Updated On : 06 Feb 2023 | 6:07 PM IST

Russia replaces Iraq as top oil supplier to India in Nov with 23% share

India's oil imports from Russia rose for the fifth straight month, totaling 908,000 barrels per day (bpd) in November, up 4% from October, the data showed

Russia replaces Iraq as top oil supplier to India in Nov with 23% share
Updated On : 14 Dec 2022 | 5:38 PM IST

India's crude import basket at 10-month low but pump prices to remain high

Fear of worsening economic slowdown in China has dealt the latest blow to global crude oil, with daily prices falling to their lowest since January 4, 2022

India's crude import basket at 10-month low but pump prices to remain high
Updated On : 28 Nov 2022 | 11:51 PM IST

India-Russia oil trade amid Ukraine crisis: What is at stake?

The US has been putting increasing pressure on India to distance itself from Russia

India-Russia oil trade amid Ukraine crisis: What is at stake?
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 10:34 PM IST

Iran ready to meet India's energy needs, says Tehran envoy

Iran used to be the second-largest oil supplier to India but New Delhi had to halt imports from Tehran after former U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran

Iran ready to meet India's energy needs, says Tehran envoy
Updated On : 19 Mar 2022 | 12:40 AM IST

Iraq builds up grip on India oil market with highest volumes in 29 months

India's imports of oil from Iraq surged in January to a 29-month high of about 1.3 million bpd, making up nearly a third of the supplies to India, says data from shipping and industry sources.

Iraq builds up grip on India oil market with highest volumes in 29 months
Updated On : 17 Feb 2022 | 5:26 PM IST

India's May crude oil imports dip as coronavirus pandemic curbs demand

India's May crude oil imports slipped to their lowest in three months as fuel demand sagged amid a second wave of the pandemic that crimped economic activity and mobility, data showed on Monday

India's May crude oil imports dip as coronavirus pandemic curbs demand
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 8:00 AM IST