Russian oil which remained the mainstay of India’s crude procurement strategy since the US-Iran conflict began has swung from being available at high premiums to discounts and back at premiums again as the Middle East conflict situation has evolved.

Analysts say India is unlikely to face an immediate supply shortage as Russian oil and Gulf producers can fill part of the gap, but prolonged disruption would push up import bills.

Russian oil which remained the mainstay of India’s crude procurement strategy since the US-Iran conflict began has swung from being available at high premiums to discounts and…