India’s refined fuel export growth could face pressure as slower additions to refinery capacity may limit the country’s ability to expand diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) shipments, according to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The global oil producer group noted that delays in refinery capacity expansion could affect India’s future production growth, potentially reducing the availability of surplus refined products for international markets. India has emerged as a major exporter of petroleum products, with diesel and ATF among the key contributors to its energy trade. However, rising domestic fuel demand and slower refinery additions could create a tighter balance between local consumption and export availability.
