USTR Jamieson Greer said the Russian oil purchases are not a 'bedrock' of the Indian economy
Key members of the alliance expect to ratify a decision to restart 137,000 barrels a day, the same volume scheduled for this month
Brent crude futures were up 64 cents, or 1%, at $64.75 a barrel by 12:17 p.m. ET (1617 GMT). U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 72 cents, or 1.2%, at $61.17
Brent crude futures fell 63 cents, or 0.90%, to $69.50 a barrel by 0023 GMT after settling at the highest since July 31 on Friday
The crude loadings at Russian ports for India is also stable in September, the report said
Saudi Arabia and its partners have yet to decide how to proceed after completing the fast-tracked addition of 2.5 million barrels a day that was finalized at its previous gathering
The price of Urals crude has dipped to a discount of $3 to $4 a barrel to Brent on a delivered basis
Indian exporters have rushed their US-bound shipments ahead of the August 27 tariff deadline. Exports to America have risen around 22 percent on-year so far in this fiscal till July, which is higher than the trend of 17-18 percent growth rate.
Canada primarily exports crude oil to the United States. The country does not have required infrastructure to transport crude oil pumped in remote areas to port cities, from where oil could be shipped to other markets including India.
The government is committed towards ensuring energy security, affordability and accessibility for every citizen, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Union minister for petroleum and natural gas.
The lower crude oil import for July was primarily due to scheduled refinery maintenance shutdown and comparatively lower demand due to the monsoon season.
India and the five-nation Eurasian Economic Union bloc have been working towards launching formal negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement. The five members of the bloc are Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia.
World oil demand this year and next is growing at less than half the pace seen in 2023.
A favourable monsoon and the likelihood of benign crude oil prices are expected to cushion some of the impact of steeper US tariffs on Indian exports.
The U.S. has proposed tariffs on Indian exports in response to India’s continued purchases of discounted Russian crude oil. What does this mean for India’s economy and trade relations? In this video, Shivani Singh breaks down the tough choices India faces, should it keep importing cheaper Russian oil and risk higher U.S. tariffs, or switch to more expensive alternatives from the Middle East, the U.S., or Africa? We explore the pros, cons, and financial impacts of each option. Stay tuned to understand the full picture behind the U.S. tariff threat and India’s energy strategy.
The fate of the fuel has wide-reaching ramifications for the global economy
The price of Urals, the OPEC+ producer’s flagship oil, is more than $5 a barrel cheaper than Dated Brent
EU’s stricter sanctions this year have only solidified the practice of purchasing crude oil from Russia through dirhams by rerouting it through Emirati traders, officials added.
The oil cartel - which produces 40 percent of the world’s total oil output - agreed to further increase output in August. Even as crude prices hover $65-70 per barrel, OPEC+ has decided to boost output to expand market share amid weak demand and rising supplies.
This measure will hurt nations such as India, Turkey and the UAE, which have been refining Russian crude and selling diesel, petrol, and jet fuel to Europe
Oil prices edged higher on Monday, July 14, extending Friday’s gains of over 2%, as markets reacted to the prospect of new U.S. and EU sanctions on Russia. Brent crude rose 15 cents to \$70.51 per barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 14 cents to \$68.59. Investors are eyeing potential disruptions to global supply, especially after President Trump announced plans to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and prepare a major statement on Russia. A bipartisan U.S. sanctions bill targeting Russia is gaining traction in Congress, aiming to pressure Moscow into peace negotiations. Meanwhile, the EU is nearing agreement on its 18th sanctions package, which may include a lower price cap on Russian oil. However, price gains remain modest, capped by Saudi Arabia’s increased oil output and lingering uncertainty over global trade tariffs. The market is now closely watching geopolitical developments for signs of further volatility in energy prices.
It means a higher freight cost compared to traditional sources like Kuwait or Saudi Arabia, but Atanu Mukherjee says this can be easily offset by the discounts offered. Moreover, the country's energy security has to be ring-fenced in the face of geopolitical tensions.
Brent crude futures dipped 22 cents, or 0.3%, at $69.36 a barrel by 0630 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 27 cents, or 0.4%, at $67.66 a barrel
Falling oil prices could mean a moment of economic reckoning is nearing for Arab nations
Eight key alliance members agreed to raise supply by 548,000 barrels a day at a video conference on Saturday