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India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC

Iran Herald

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June 30, 2026

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New Delhi, [India] June 30 (ANI): India's crude oil imports have largely recovered to pre-conflict levels despite months of disruptions in the Middle East, with refiners successfully diversifying supplies by increasing purchases from Russia, the United States, Oman, West Africa and South America, according to an HSBC Global Research report.The report says Indian refiners have adapted quickly to the supply disrup

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Bloomberg

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· Jul 9, 2026

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Seeking Alpha

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· Jul 8, 2026

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Daily Sabah

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· Jul 5, 2026

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Trend News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

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Related coverage for " India's crude imports rebound as refiners diversify sourcing amid Gulf disruptions: HSBC ": South China Morning Post — India eyes further oil exploration after Iran war shortages. The Hindu BusinessLine — ACME to invest $1 billion to supply green methanol to Japan’s Mitsubishi Gas Chemical. Bloomberg — India’s Wartime Buying Spree Leaves Behind a Cooking Gas Surplus. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation. Daily Sabah — India explores oil exploration expansion after Iran war disruption. Trend News Agency — KazMunayGas, Chevron discuss oil export diversification via CPC and BTC routes