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 operations. The move follows multiple freighters suffering projectile attacks, amplifying shipping hazards in the region. Iraq's oil ministry has acknowledged these delays, and India's shipping ministry is advising seafarers against navigating the Hormuz Strait until the situation stabilizes.

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.