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Bharat Petroleum Expects Russian Crude Purchases to Fall in November
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What Happened?
Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd anticipates a decline in Russian crude purchases for November due to higher freight costs and more attractive offers from West Asia. This shift is expected to result in lower Russian volumes compared to previous months.
Key points
- Bharat Petroleum expects Russian crude purchases to decrease in November.
- Higher freight costs make West Asian crude more economical.
- Russian crude constituted about 37% of BPCL's sourcing mix in Q3.
- BPCL anticipates increased supplies from West Asia in October and November.
- Premiums for Russian crude have narrowed significantly for December cargoes.
- BPCL plans a 30-day shutdown at its Mumbai refinery and maintenance at Kochi.
Key insights
- BPCL's reliance on Russian crude may decrease, impacting its sourcing strategy.
- Increased competition from West Asian suppliers could affect BPCL's market position.
- The planned refinery shutdowns may lead to reduced production capacity.
Why it matters
The shift in crude sourcing could affect BPCL's operational costs and supply stability.
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Bharat Petroleum· CompanyRussia· CountryWest Asia· RegionAndhra Pradesh· State
Source
Business Standard
