05 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Russia expected to lead India's crude oil imports, analysts say
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India's crude oil imports from Russia saw a marginal decline in September, but still accounted for over one-third of total oil purchases. Russian crude maintained a 34% share, contributing 1.6 million bpd, despite a 34,000 bpd drop from previous months. The US pressured India to curb the trade over concerns that it supports Moscow's war effort in Ukraine.