Russia's crude oil discounts for India have disappeared as Middle East supply disruptions and Red Sea shipping risks boost demand for alternative cargoes. Rising crude oil prices and higher import costs could squeeze margins for Indian refiners, including BPCL, as geopolitical tensions reshape global oil trade and energy markets.

In March 2026, India was faced with an unprecedented oil supply and price shock. Four months from then, India has managed to successfully secure its crude supplies through a…

India's Russian crude imports hit a record 2.7 million barrels per day in June, now exceeding half of all Indian oil imports amid geopolitical

India has emerged as a key buyer of Russian crude, with imports from Moscow reaching record levels as refiners take advantage of cheaper oil and supply disruptions from the Middle…