Crude Oil FOB Price Indian Basket Historical Report

This dataset contains historical Free on Board (FOB) prices of the Indian Basket of crude oil. It provides monthly crude oil price data along with annual average prices and the composition ratio of the Indian Basket. The data covers financial years from 2000–01 onwards and presents prices in US dollars per barrel

About Dataset

This structured time-series dataset provides historical monthly and annual FOB price information for the Indian Basket of crude oil. It includes financial year-wise records, monthly crude oil prices from April to March, annual average prices, and the ratio representing the composition of the Indian Basket. Prices are reported in US dollars per barrel, enabling consistent analysis of crude oil price movements over time. The dataset covers historical periods from 2000–01 onwards and is maintained for petroleum price analysis. It can support research on crude oil price trends, volatility, import cost assessment, energy economics, forecasting, policy analysis, and evaluation of the impact of international crude prices on India's petroleum sector.

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of this dataset is to provide historical information on the FOB prices of the Indian Basket of crude oil for analysing long-term and short-term changes in crude oil prices. It enables policymakers, researchers, analysts, and industry stakeholders to examine monthly and annual price trends, volatility, and fluctuations in India's crude oil import basket. The dataset can support economic research, petroleum market analysis, import cost assessment, forecasting, and energy policy studies. It also helps users understand the relationship between international crude oil prices and India's petroleum sector, including potential impacts on domestic fuel pricing, import expenditure, inflation, energy security, and overall decision-making