US-Iran war: India, importing around 90% of its crude needs, is stocking up on oil even as hopes of the Strait of Hormuz reopening completely stay. India has diversified its crude oil procurement, and stepped up imports in a big way to have sufficient reserves at a time when global oil trade remains disrupted and oil prices still remain above pre-war levels.

India's crude oil imports hit a milestone in June, as Russia emerged as the primary supplier, followed closely by the UAE's near-record imports. This shift represents a calculated…

India increases oil imports from Russia and UAE in June, diversifying supplies ahead of potential Strait of Hormuz recovery.