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russian crude
Commodities BPCL: No discounts on Russian crude for September cargoes amid Houthi threats
Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) reported that traders have stopped offering discounts on Russian crude for September 2026 delivery, as Houthi threats in the Bab al-Mandab Strait push Brent crude past $100 per barrel. The company has secured July/August supplies and booked some September cargoes, but faces uncertainty on future discounts. BPCL also posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 1,873 crore in Q1 FY27, citing stable retail fuel prices and LPG under-recoveries.
Commodities Trump Lets Sanctions Waiver on Russian Crude Expire as US-Iran Peace Deal Progresses
The Trump administration allowed the sanctions waiver on Russian crude oil to expire as the US and Iran signed a peace deal memorandum. The waiver had enabled India to import discounted Russian oil. With the Strait of Hormuz expected to normalize, India may pivot to Middle Eastern, Iranian, and Venezuelan crude.
Trade India's Energy Shift: Russian Crude and US LPG/LNG Imports
India continues to import significant amounts of Russian crude oil despite US pressures, while increasing LPG and LNG imports from the US. Geopolitical tensions and economic factors drive these energy trade decisions.