India increased crude oil purchases from Russia and maintained near-record imports from the UAE in June as refiners moved to secure supplies while waiting for a full recovery in Gulf exports following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, PTI reported citing data from maritime and commodity intelligence firm Kpler.

India resumes oil imports from the Middle East as Hormuz reopens. WTI crude at $70 in June priced at 42% YES.

India's state-run refiners have secured enough crude for two months. They are not rushing to buy from the Middle East even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Suppliers have asked…

Indian refiners are prioritizing alternative crude sources over West Asia despite the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.