Bloomberg
Indian Oil Buys Record Spot Market Crude on Mideast Supply Hit
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Indian Oil Corp. purchased a record proportion of crude oil from the spot market during the April-June 2026 quarter following supply disruptions in the Middle East linked to US-Iran tensions. The company typically relies on long-term supply contracts rather than spot market purchases. The shift reflects how regional geopolitical developments are altering procurement patterns for major oil buyers in Asia.
