India currently maintains a combined energy buffer of over 250 million barrels of crude oil and refined petroleum products, equivalent to approximately 4,000 crore litres, according to a government report. This stockpile provides seven to eight weeks of coverage across the full supply chain,
According to a press release by S&P Global Commodity Insights, several factors, including China's supply diversification efforts and potential use of genetically modified crops, are poised to influence corn prices and trade flows across the region.