BPCL Buys 1 Million Barrels Of US Crude

By BPN News Desk July 9, 2026

National

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has purchased 1 million barrels of US West Texas Intermediate crude through a tender as Indian refiners look to diversify supplies amid rising Middle East tensions. BPCL Buys US Crude Via Tender BPCL bought the crude from trading house Vitol for arrival in

International

Russia Stops Publishing India Oil Export Data

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Title: Russia has stopped publicly disclosing detailed crude oil export data for shipments to India, citing concerns about growing external pressure and scrutiny on energy trade flows. The decision reflects increasing geopolitical sensitivity around oil transactions between Russia and major buyers amid ongoing sanctions and global energy tensions. Russia Halts Disclosure

International

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver To Buy Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase certain shipments of Russian crude oil, a move aimed at preventing disruptions in global energy markets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes as concerns grow over potential supply shocks linked to the conflict affecting key oil routes […]

International

US Crude Exports to India Surge Amid Russian Sanctions

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2025

US crude oil exports to India have reached their highest level in over two years, with shipments rising to approximately 357,000 barrels per day (bpd) in February. This surge comes as Indian refiners increasingly turn to alternative sources due to the impact of stricter sanctions on Russian oil producers and transporters. Impact of Russian Oil […]

Business Trade

India Doubles Crude Oil Imports from the US

By BPN News Desk February 24, 2025

India’s crude oil imports from the United States saw a dramatic increase in February 2025, doubling to an average of 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) from 110,000 bpd in January. This rise underscores India’s efforts to diversify its energy sources amid shifting global trade patterns and geopolitical tensions. The increase in imports from the US […]