Indian oil refiners lining up oil cargoes to meet local demand, official says

Indian oil refiners are rushing to line up crude cargoes to meet domestic demand after the U.S. declined to extend a sanctions waiver covering purchases of Russian and Iranian crude. The decision raises procurement uncertainty and could tighten supply options for Indian refiners, with potential implications for regional crude flows and pricing. The immediate impact is mainly on energy sourcing and supply chains rather than broader markets.

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Indian oil refiners are rushing to line up crude cargoes to meet domestic demand after the U.S. declined to extend a sanctions waiver covering purchases of Russian and Iranian crude. The decision raises procurement uncertainty and could tighten supply options for Indian refiners, with potential implications for regional crude flows and pricing. The immediate impact is mainly on energy sourcing and supply chains rather than broader markets.