BPCL expects Russian crude purchases to fall in November

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The Economic Times daily newspaper is available online now. Read Today's Paper BPCL expects Russian crude purchases to fall in NovemberReutersLast Updated: Oct 26, 2026, 01:46:00 PM ISTSynopsis

Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd forecasts a decline in Russian crude oil imports for November due to increased freight costs. The company noted that Middle Eastern oil grades appear more economically viable in comparison to Russian grades. Additionally, refinery operations may slow down in the coming quarters due to planned maintenance. Russian crude constituted about 37% of BPCL's sourcing mix in the previous quarter.

NEW DELHI, - India's Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd expects Russian crude purchases to fall in November as higher freight costs and unattractive offers make Middle Eastern grades more economical, a company executive said on Monday.

Russian volumes in November would be lower because Middle Eastern grades are more commercially viable compared to Russian grades, Vetsa Ramakrishna Gupta, BPCL's head of finance, told analysts after the company's quarterly earnings.

Also read: India turns back to Gulf oil as Russian crude loses its price edge

Russian cargoes were "significantly reduced" for November because of higher freight costs, Gupta said.

In the July-to-September quarter, Russian crude was about 37% of BPCL's crude sourcing mix.

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BPCL said supplies from the Middle East had increased compared with the first quarter and that it expected higher volumes from the region in October and November.

India's imports of Middle Eastern crude oil surged in September, returning to pre-war levels, while its refiners cut back purchases of Russian oil amid stiff competition with China, ship tracking data showed.

However, premiums for Russian crude have narrowed to about $1-$2 a barrel for December cargoes from $12-$13 a barrel in October, BPCL said.

Also read: US courting Reliance's refining muscle to keep oil flowing, not curb Russian crude, analyst says

BPCL also warned refinery runs may moderate in the third quarter and fourth quarter as it undertakes a planned 30-day shutdown of some units at its Mumbai refinery and a 30-to-40-day maintenance turnaround involving some units at Kochi refinery.

The company also said it plans to dilute at least a 30% stake in its proposed Andhra Pradesh refinery and petrochemicals project.
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