India HPCL buys 2 million barrels of West African oil for early May, sources say

Hindustan Petroleum bought 2 million barrels of Angolan crude via a tender, according to three trade sources. The deal reflects reduced availability of costlier Middle Eastern grades and a shift by Indian refiners toward West African and Asia‑Pacific crudes, which may alter regional supply flows but is unlikely to materially move global oil prices.

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Hindustan Petroleum bought 2 million barrels of Angolan crude via a tender, according to three trade sources. The deal reflects reduced availability of costlier Middle Eastern grades and a shift by Indian refiners toward West African and Asia‑Pacific crudes, which may alter regional supply flows but is unlikely to materially move global oil prices.