最高法院裁决搅局！印度会否“偷摸”买俄油？

Core Viewpoint - Indian refiners are reducing their procurement of Russian oil due to uncertainty following a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that impacts a trade agreement aimed at lowering tariffs in exchange for halting Russian oil imports [1] Group 1: Current Procurement Status - Indian refiners are currently expected to import about 1.2 million barrels of Russian crude oil per day, the lowest level since November 2022, with predictions of further declines to 800,000 to 1 million barrels per day in March [2] - The recent withdrawal of Indian refiners has resulted in millions of barrels of Russian oil being stored on tankers or being shipped further to Singapore [2] Group 2: Price Dynamics - The discount for Russian Urals crude has widened to $15 to $20 per barrel below Brent crude, compared to a discount of around $10 in early February [2] Group 3: Future Supply Preparations - Indian Oil Corp. and Bharat Petroleum Corp. have recently purchased crude from the Middle East and issued tenders for April and May deliveries, indicating preparations for reduced Russian supply [2] - The stored Russian oil on tankers could provide a quick and cost-effective solution for Indian refiners if they receive approval from New Delhi [2]