LubriEdge Gear Oil (Gear Oil 150) in Bhiwadi

India has significantly ramped up U.S. crude oil imports, leveraging favorable WTI pricing and using energy trade as a strategic tool amid ongoing tariff negotiations with the U.S. State refiners are leading the charge, while analysts expect continued import growth, potentially impacting regional freight, WTI pricing, and global energy trade dynamics.

Base Oil (SN150) is priced at ₹68/kg in Delhi and ₹61.5/litre in Kandla. In Bhiwadi, hydraulic and specialty oils range from ₹87 to ₹135/litre. UK imposes anti-dumping duties on engine oil and hydraulic fluid imports from Lithuania and UAE, aiming to protect domestic manufacturers from price undercutting and margin erosion.

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.

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.

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 product prices in India remain firm amid shifting global trends. Crude oil markets face pressure from rising U.S. inventories, trade war fears, and geopolitical tensions. India saw a modest bitumen price hike, while Iran's post-holiday supply may soon affect regional dynamics. The market outlook stays cautious and sensitive to global developments.

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.

Oil & gas product prices remain mixed, with base oils, fuel oils, and lubricants showing grade and packaging-based variations. Global sanctions and trade shifts, particularly U.S. actions against Iranian crude, are creating supply-side uncertainty. OPEC+ production increases and stable inventory levels offer a buffer, but volatility risks remain high.

Indian refiners continue to benefit from discounted Russian crude, driving strong fuel exports to the US. Despite sanctions, Russian oil indirectly enters global markets through refined products. Regulatory scrutiny may tighten, but demand for Indian refined fuel remains high. Future trade dynamics will depend on crude prices and policy shifts.