LubriEdge Metal Working Fluid Price (Quenching Oil 32) in Bhiwadi

Russian Urals crude maintains a strong pricing edge over Saudi grades, reshaping Asian trade flows. China and India increase reliance on discounted Russian barrels, while U.S. tariffs on Indian imports raise geopolitical tension. Saudi Aramco adjusts supplies to defend market share. Competitive pricing and politics drive short-term crude market trends.

Despite EU sanctions on Nayara Energy, India’s bitumen and base oil markets remain stable. Prices hold firm, driven by strong domestic demand and steady supply. While geopolitical risks may impact long-term trade dynamics, India’s neutral stance and Nayara’s independent operations help maintain short-term stability in oil product availability and pricing.

India’s bitumen and base oil prices showed mixed trends, with bulk VG40 and emulsion variants varying by region. Meanwhile, state refiners plan $600M in domestic MR tanker orders, 15–20% costlier than imports, reflecting a push for energy logistics self-reliance. Strategic support and efficient execution remain key challenges.

Brent Crude averaged $67.79/bbl in April 2025, down from $72.60/bbl in March. India’s crude imports fell 1% YoY, with Russia maintaining its lead and the U.S. surpassing the UAE. Domestic production declined, while petroleum product output dropped 4.2%. LNG imports surged 21.3%, highlighting a growing shift to cleaner fuels.

WTI crude oil hovers above $63/bbl, weighed by OPEC+ supply increases and U.S. trade tensions. Goldman Sachs highlights Trump’s historical preference for lower oil prices, adding uncertainty. While easing U.S.–China tariffs provided brief support, rising U.S. inventories and fragile geopolitical balances limit further upside. Market remains cautious and range-bound.

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.

Crude oil prices dipped as Brent fell to $63.61 and WTI to $59.72, amid weaker Asian refinery demand and rising trade tensions. Meanwhile, the Indian Rupee marginally appreciated. India’s crude sourcing shifts toward the US, with record June purchases planned, positioning oil imports as leverage ahead of May’s India - US trade talks.

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.