The average price of Indian basket crude oil was estimated to reach 97.67 U.S. dollars per barrel in the financial year 2023. While Indian basket crude oil prices have fluctuated during the reported period, this figure significantly increased from the previous year’s average of 78.19 U.S. dollars. The average price of crude oil went up marginally around the financial year 2012, touching almost 112 U.S. dollars per barrel.

Recent trends in the Indian oil industry

The last several years have seen a slight but steady increase in Indian crude oil refinery capacity. However, the annual domestic crude oil production volume has consistently decreased. Not surprisingly, the volume of crude oil imports had recently been on the rise for several years.

The future of the Indian energy sector

As the third-largest primary energy consumer globally, India relies on various sources to meet its energy demands. At the same time, a significant increase in primary energy consumption across various sources is projected for the coming decades, with renewables playing a vital role in the Indian energy transition.

Crude Oil decreased 2.12 USD/BBL or 2.95% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Crude Oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

The Indian energy sector encompasses conventional sources such as coal, natural gas, oil as well as unconventional sources including solar, hydro and bio-waste. The south Asian country ranks third worldwide for primary energy consumption after China and the United States. The gigantic energy consumption could very likely have been the cause of increased demand that was reflected in the volume of crude oil imports across the country, which was approximated to be around 212.4 million metric tons during financial year 2022. The sectorThe oil and gas sector in the country is one of the eight core industries present and is a major influence on the other sectors that contribute to the economy as well. Increased demand needs to be met with sufficient supply. The refinery capacity of crude oil has been increasing over the years. The tug of war with the crude oil prices in the country also seems to be edging in favor of higher prices. The annual growth rate in the average price of crude oil was 25 percent lower in financial year 2021 compared with the previous year. Low on fuelThe depleting fossil fuel reserves have not helped the population in terms of prices of oil products. The production volume of onshore crude oil has declined gradually over the years. However, the climate agreements of Copenhagen and Paris might result in increased investments and clean energy installations, providing a possible solution for India’s deficiency in fuel sources.

Brent decreased 0.64 USD/BBL or 0.85% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Brent crude oil - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

The preliminary figures for fiscal year 2024 indicate that India's crude oil production increased for the first time in the last 10 years by 0.6 percent. Crude oil was one of the eight core industries of the country during the same year.

Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data was reported at 59.620 USD/Barrel in 12 Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.780 USD/Barrel for 11 Dec 2018. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data is updated daily, averaging 66.590 USD/Barrel from Jan 2012 (Median) to 12 Dec 2018, with 1688 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 125.440 USD/Barrel in 13 Mar 2012 and a record low of 24.030 USD/Barrel in 20 Jan 2016. Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB: Indian Basket: USD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Energy Sector – Table IN.RBJ001: Crude Oil Price: Average International FOB.

In 2023, overseas purchases of crude petroleum oil decreased by -3.3% to 235M tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend.

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In 2023, the amount of crude palm oil imported into India rose sharply to 7.1M tons, with an increase of 6.8% against 2022.

In July 2022, the crude palm oil price per ton stood at $1.5K (CIF, India), reducing by -14% against the previous month.

In fiscal year 2021, the average price of crude oil in India decreased by over 38 percent compared with the previous year. Nonetheless, after the depreciation of the Indian rupee after fiscal year 2012, the prices of petroleum products and crude oil increased within the country.

180067 Global import shipment records of Crude Oil with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

During the last quarter of 2024, the crude oil prices in the United States reached 61 USD/MT in December. The market saw changes in policy and supply chain interruptions influencing price fluctuations. Due to supply limitations after Libyan production halted and hurricane-related damage in the Gulf of Mexico, oil prices briefly increased in October.

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The Indian crude palm oil market was finally on the rise to reach $6.5B in 2024, after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $7.4B. From 2022 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Key information about India Crude Oil: Imports

• India Crude Oil: Imports was reported at 4,674.455 Barrel/Day th in Dec 2023
• This records an increase from the previous number of 4,581.071 Barrel/Day th for Dec 2022
• India Crude Oil: Imports data is updated yearly, averaging 1,627.768 Barrel/Day th from Dec 1980 to 2023, with 44 observations
• The data reached an all-time high of 4,674.455 Barrel/Day th in 2023 and a record low of 278.073 Barrel/Day th in 1984
• India Crude Oil: Imports data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Association: Energy Sector – Table RB.OPEC.CO: Crude Oil Imports

NCDEX: Spot Price: Crude Palm Oil: Kakinada: First Session data was reported at 1,270.000 INR/10 kg in 26 Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,267.500 INR/10 kg for 25 Mar 2025. NCDEX: Spot Price: Crude Palm Oil: Kakinada: First Session data is updated daily, averaging 907.500 INR/10 kg from Jan 2024 (Median) to 26 Mar 2025, with 299 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,320.000 INR/10 kg in 11 Nov 2024 and a record low of 767.500 INR/10 kg in 04 Jan 2024. NCDEX: Spot Price: Crude Palm Oil: Kakinada: First Session data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited. The data is categorized under India Premium Database’s Price – Table IN.PB001: Commodities Spot Price: National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited.

As of February 2025, the average annual price of Brent crude oil stood at 77.36 U.S. dollars per barrel. This is some three U.S. dollars lower than the 2024 average. Brent is the world's leading price benchmark for Atlantic basin crude oils. Crude oil is one of the most closely observed commodity prices as it influences costs across all stages of the production process and consequently alters the price of consumer goods as well. What determines crude oil benchmarks? In the past decade, crude oil prices have been especially volatile. Their inherent inelasticity regarding short-term changes in demand and supply means that oil prices are erratic by nature. However, since the 2009 financial crisis, many commercial developments have greatly contributed to price volatility; such as economic growth by BRIC countries like China and India, and the advent of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling in the U.S. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war are examples of geopolitical events dictating prices. Light crude oils - Brent and WTI Brent Crude is considered a classification of sweet light crude oil and acts as a benchmark price for oil around the world. It is considered a sweet light crude oil due to its low sulfur content and a low density and may be easily refined into gasoline. This oil originates in the North Sea and comprises several different oil blends, including Brent Blend and Ekofisk crude. Often, this crude oil is refined in Northwest Europe. Another sweet light oil often referenced alongside UK Brent is West Texas Intermediate (WTI). WTI oil prices amounted to 76.55 U.S. dollars per barrel in 2024.

19994 Global export shipment records of Crude Oil with prices, volume & current Buyer's suppliers relationships based on actual Global export trade database.

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