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RBI ReportPublished 16 Oct 2026Read time 1 minEffective 12 Oct 2026

RBI to Directly Supply Dollars to Three State Oil Companies

RBI will directly sell US dollars to three state-owned oil companies from October 12, 2026.

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What happened

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened a special window to supply US dollars directly to three government-owned oil companies — Indian Oil, Hindustan Petroleum, and Bharat Petroleum. These companies need dollars every day to pay for imported crude oil. This facility starts on October 12, 2026, and stays active until RBI decides to close it.

Why it matters

India imports most of its crude oil and pays for it in US dollars. When oil companies buy large amounts of dollars from the open market, it puts pressure on the Indian rupee — meaning the rupee can weaken against the dollar. By supplying dollars directly to these companies, RBI is trying to reduce that pressure and help keep the rupee more stable.

What to check

  • →Check how the rupee-dollar exchange rate moves in the days after October 12, 2026, as this policy is designed to influence it.
  • →Look at fuel prices at your local petrol pump — a more stable rupee can sometimes reduce the risk of sharp price hikes.
  • →Consider how rupee stability may affect any foreign travel, education abroad, or dollar-linked expenses your family has.
  • →Find out if your mutual fund or investment portfolio has exposure to oil sector or currency-linked funds, as this news may affect them.
  • →Ask your bank or financial planner how rupee movement could affect any foreign currency loans or remittances you receive.

This is general information, not financial advice. Check your own position with your lender or an adviser.

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