India's crude import bill jumps 47% to US$15.4bn: fuel impact

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• FUEL POLICY India's crude import bill jumps 47% PPAC data show higher crude costs are straining India's energy import bill.
• THE NUMBER September crude bill reached US$15.4bn US$15.4bn The September PPAC data were reported independently by major Indian business outlets.
• THE DRIVER Import volumes barely moved About 7% Crude volumes rose only modestly compared with the much faster rise in spending.
• WHY IT MATTERS The crude basket got costlier US$116.09/bbl A higher delivered crude cost can pressure fuel and freight budgets over time.
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