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Indian refiners halt Iraq oil loadings on rising Hormuz risk

Due to heightened security worries, Indian refiners have paused crude oil loadings from Iraq, with major players like Indian Oil Corp. and Mangalore Refinery suspending operations. The move follows multiple freighters suffering projectile attacks, amplifying shipping hazards in the region. Iraq's oil ministry has acknowledged these delays, and India's shipping ministry is advising seafarers against navigating the Hormuz Strait until the situation stabilizes.

22 Jul 2026 11:17 am