India’s crude oil imports set to hit record 5.4 mb/d in October
BusinessLine 2 hrs ago·30 Oct 2026, 2:46 pm
India is expected to import about 5.4 million barrels per day of crude in October, the highest monthly level on record. The rise comes as supply from West Asian producers improves after earlier disruptions, and larger Atlantic shipments arrive, allowing refiners to fill their tanks.
For investors, higher import volumes can put upward pressure on global oil prices and affect the rupee, while Indian oil majors and downstream companies may see tighter margins if they cannot pass on cost hikes. The broader market may react to any shift in demand for petroleum products and related logistics.
Going forward, watch for changes in OPEC+ output decisions, domestic production trends, and any policy steps by the government on fuel pricing or strategic reserves, as these will shape import needs and price dynamics.
Excerpt from BusinessLine
West Asia supply recovery, Atlantic cargoes bolster crude intake significantly India’s crude oil imports are on track to hit a record high of 5.4 million barrels per day (mb/d) during October 2026 backed by recovery in supply from West Asia and increasing arrivals from the Atlantic basin. Russian crude arrivals…Read the original at BusinessLine
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