Indian state refiners purchase 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude from Trafigura

Indian Oil and HPCL have purchased 2 million barrels of Venezuelan crude to diversify supplies. This shift follows the efforts to reduce Russian oil imports.

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Indian state-owned refiners Indian Oil Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited have purchased 2 million barrels of Merey crude from Venezuela VEVE through the trading firm Trafigura. The cargo, which is scheduled for delivery in the second half of April, represents a significant development for the energy sector in India ININ as refiners adjust their sourcing strategies.
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Indian Oil is pictured outside a fuel station in Baghola, Haryana, India, June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Indian Oil is pictured outside a fuel station in Baghola, Haryana, India, June 4, 2025. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh/File Photo
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