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IOC to Acquire Crude Oil and LPG Carriers Amid Shipping Risks
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What Happened?
Indian Oil Corporation plans to purchase its own crude oil and LPG carriers due to shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising freight costs. The company aims to strengthen its energy supply chain.
Key points
- IOC's board has approved the purchase of crude oil and LPG carriers.
- The company currently has three crude oil vessels and nine LPG vessels on time charter.
- Freight rates for LPG have surged from $40 to $160-180 per tonne.
- IOC sourced 55% of its crude from Russia in the first half of FY27.
- Spot imports accounted for 87% of crude sourcing in the first half of FY27.
Key insights
- Strengthening logistics could reduce IOC's vulnerability to supply disruptions.
- Increased reliance on spot purchases may lead to cost fluctuations.
- The geopolitical landscape may continue to impact IOC's procurement strategies.
Why it matters
This move could enhance IOC's control over its energy supply amid rising geopolitical tensions.
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Source
Business Standard
