India's Russian crude supply falls to five-month low; October watch

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• FUEL POLICY Russian Crude Supply Tightens For India September arrivals are at a five-month low as refiners watch October and November.
• THE NUMBER September Arrivals Hit Five-Month Low ~1.75 million bpd Kpler data reported by Reuters, The Economic Times and Business Standard puts Russian arrivals at this level.
• WHAT CHANGES China Is Competing For Cargoes Reuters says stronger Chinese buying is tightening India's access to Russian barrels.
• DRIVER IMPACT Pump Hike Is Not Confirmed Refiners may source costlier alternatives, but retail fuel rates still depend on several factors.
• READ THE FULL STORY Watch October Fuel Signals Track crude supply, freight costs and dated retail rates before planning long trips.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.