India’s Refiners Turn to the U.S. in Break from the Gulf
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India's state-run refiners have secured a long-term deal to import U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from Chevron, Phillips 66, and TotalEnergies Trading, marking a shift away from the Middle East and towards a stronger relationship with the U.S.
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India’s state-run refiners have locked in their first-ever long-term deal to import U.S. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), awarding tenders to Chevron, Phillips 66, and TotalEnergies Trading for delivery beginning in 2026—a move that marks a geopolitical and commercial break from the Middle East and a step toward appeasing Washington. The deal covers around 2 million metric tons of LPG—some 48 very large gas carrier cargoes—jointly purchased by Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum. It’s the first time…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on November 14, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.