03 Nov 2025 | 5 Mins Read

India's Russian oil imports increase in October

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India's crude oil imports from Russia rose to about 1.48 million barrels per day in October, from 1.44 million bpd in September. Data showed a slight increase despite U.S. pressure to cut purchases. Imports are expected to slow starting November 21 after U.S. sanctions targeted Russia's top oil producers, Lukoil and Rosneft, and Indian refiners paused new orders.