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Puri warns West Asia crisis could escalate; says India does not need refinery investment

2 sources · first seen 20:39 24 Sept · updated 22:09 24 Sept

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  • Oil Minister Hardeep Puri said the West Asia crisis is not over and could escalate further
  • Puri said there is outside interest in investing in Indian refineries, but India does not need it
  • Further West Asia tensions could pressure oil costs and refining margins for Indian oil companies

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2 reports · earliest 20:39
Business StandardWest Asia troubles may exacerbate: Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri20:39The HinduWest Asia crisis not over, potential to escalate further: Oil Minister Hardeep Puri22:09