The great oil switch - The HinduBusinessLine
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- Step 1 · The triggerSaudi Aramco cuts crude prices for Asian buyers, restoring Gulf oil flows to India and lowering feedstock costs for Indian refiners with long-term contracts.
- Step 2 · Knock-onCompetition for discounted Russian Urals crude intensifies between India and China, narrowing arbitrage margins and raising procurement costs for spot buyers.
- Step 3 · Knock-onUS sanctions threats on Russian oil trade increase compliance and payment risks, adding volatility to Indian refiners' sourcing strategies.
- Step 4 · Reaches youElevated risk premiums for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz increase transport costs for all Gulf crude purchasers, impacting downstream SME fuel prices.
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Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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