Strait of Hormuz disruptions: Two Indian state-run refiners have cancelled plans to pick up Iraqi crude oil shipments in view of the ongoing disruptions and risks in transiting through the Strait of Hormuz in the Middle East. Renewed attacks and tensions between the US and Iran have once again de facto closed the Strait of Hormuz.

Indian Oil Corp cancelled lifting Iraqi oil from Basrah Oil Terminal. Increased risks and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz prompted this decision. Mangalore Refinery and…

Indian refiners halt Iraqi oil loadings due to Hormuz security risks. WTI reaching $110 in July 2026 at 2.5% YES.

Due to heightened security worries, Indian refiners have paused crude oil loadings from Iraq, with major players like Indian Oil Corp. and Mangalore Refinery suspending…