Fuel Oil (Virgin 180cST Furnace Oil) in Mundra

Crude oil prices saw modest gains, with WTI at $64.19/bbl and Brent at $67.89/bbl. The Indian Rupee weakened to ₹85.34/USD. Russia now supplies 36% of India’s crude, outpacing OPEC. Domestic bitumen, base oil, and fuel oil prices remain stable. Market sentiment is bullish amid tightened supply and rising geopolitical risks.

Base oil prices in Asia remained soft in April amid sluggish demand and geopolitical uncertainty. Select grades like Bright Stock and Group III remain tight due to supply constraints. However, Group II prices faced downward pressure from rising inventories. Market outlook stays cautious as crude benchmarks decline and trade risks persist.

India’s average crude oil import price has fallen below $70 per barrel for the first time since August 2021, offering refiners a breather amid global volatility. Despite international supply fluctuations and geopolitical tensions, Indian fuel demand remains strong. With record-high import dependence and steady domestic consumption, refiners are likely to benefit from improved margins and better procurement terms.

Oil prices have dipped to a four-year low, benefiting oil-importing nations like India through lower import bills and reduced inflationary pressures. Despite global market volatility and geopolitical tensions, India's economy stands to gain. However, domestic fuel prices remain unchanged amid uncertainty, while experts forecast crude to stay below $75/barrel.

India’s oil and gas sector is facing mounting pressure from weak global crude prices, macroeconomic uncertainty, and volatile equity markets. While refined product demand shows resilience, upstream players like Oil India are struggling. Domestic lubricant and fuel prices remain steady, but investor sentiment and stock performance are turning increasingly cautious.

Petroleum prices across India remain stable, with domestic exploration gaining momentum to reduce import dependency. With 144 oil blocks awarded and upstream investment projected at $100 billion by 2030, India is shifting focus toward energy self-sufficiency.

Petroleum prices have softened amid rising supply and weakening global demand. Saudi Arabia’s sharp price cut and OPEC+ production hike have triggered bearish sentiment, pushing Brent to a four-year low. Oil product demand remains weak, while investor caution grows due to geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainty, and global economic slowdown concerns.

Petroleum and bitumen prices are on an upward trend in India amid geopolitical tensions, Red Sea disruptions, and strong domestic infrastructure demand. Crude discoveries and global policy shifts add to volatility. While Indian prices rise, European bitumen prices remain weak. Market outlook stays firm, though tempered by economic and geopolitical risks.

Crude oil prices dipped slightly, with Brent at $71.91 and WTI at $68.02 per barrel. Indian refiners continue to prioritize discounted Russian crude despite sanctions, with March imports rising to 1.85 million bpd. Domestic petroleum product prices remain steady across key regions, while geopolitical factors continue to shape supply chains.