India's Russian Oil Imports Set for Sharp Drop in 2026
Trump's sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil may slash India's Russian crude imports to a 4-year low by Jan 2026. Will India find new pathways? Read the full analysis.
Trump's sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil may slash India's Russian crude imports to a 4-year low by Jan 2026. Will India find new pathways? Read the full analysis.
Facing US pressure over Russian oil imports, India navigates trade talks as Putin promises reliable energy supply and expands nuclear collaboration. Details inside.
Saudi Arabia cuts January 2026 crude oil price to Asia to a five-year low as OPEC+ raises output and supply surplus looms. Details on market impact and Chinese demand.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a pivotal two-day summit with PM Modi. The talks focus on sustaining Russian oil exports, defense ties, and navigating US pressure. Explore the high-stakes diplomacy.
As Putin visits India, the world watches how New Delhi will balance discounted Russian oil, defence needs, and US pressure. Will India secure its autonomy or face new sanctions?
Ahead of Putin's visit, Russia assures India that sanctions will not disrupt oil imports. Kremlin aims for $100 billion trade by 2030. Read more on the strategic partnership.
Indian buyers secure massive South American soybean oil volumes for 2026, anticipating palm oil shortages from Indonesia's biodiesel push and weaker sunflower harvests. Get the full analysis.
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil using shadow fleet tankers to bypass Western sanctions, according to CREA report. Moscow relies on old vessels to maintain exports amid restrictions.
India received 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth €2.1B via 30 false-flag vessels between Jan-Sep 2025, becoming largest recipient of Russia's shadow fleet oil. CREA report reveals alarming growth in sanction-evasion tactics.
India's crude oil imports from Russia projected to fall by 47% to 1 million bpd in December due to US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Indian refiners diversifying supply sources.
Think tank reveals 30 tankers used false flags to transport €2.1 billion worth of Russian oil to India in 2025. Discover how India's oil imports shifted post-Ukraine invasion.
Oil prices recover from one-month low as White House signals optimism about Russia-Ukraine peace deal. WTI gains 1.2% amid market volatility. Read latest analysis.
India's Russian oil imports surge to five-month peak in November as President Putin prepares December visit. Get latest updates on energy diplomacy and trade relations.
JP Morgan warns global oil supply is outpacing demand, risking a price crash to $30s per barrel by 2027. Will producers act to rebalance the market? Read more.
India informs WTO its farm import quotas for milk, maize, and oils went unused in FY25, driven by market conditions and sufficient domestic production. Read the full analysis.
New US sanctions on Russian oil firms leave 48 million barrels stranded at sea, forcing Asian buyers like India to seek urgent alternatives. Discover the market impact.
Reliance Industries stops importing Russian crude for its export-focused refinery to comply with EU ban on Russian-origin petroleum products. RIL accounts for half of India's Russian oil imports.
Reliance Industries ceases Russian oil imports at export-focused refinery to comply with EU sanctions. Key market pressure forces strategic shift in crude sourcing.
Reliance Industries ceases Russian oil imports for its export-only refinery from November 20. All December exports will use non-Russian crude. Get the full story on this major energy shift.
Russian Ambassador confirms Moscow supplies over 30% of India's oil despite Western sanctions. Russia offers favorable terms to maintain energy partnership with New Delhi.
Russian oil discounts surge to $5-6 per barrel as buyers avoid sanctioned firms Rosneft & Lukoil. Indian refiners shift to unsanctioned suppliers amid expected supply disruptions.
India imported €2.5 billion worth of Russian crude oil in October 2024 ahead of new EU sanctions. Read about India's strategic energy moves and market impact.
India purchased $2.9 billion worth of Russian crude oil in October, maintaining its position as second-largest buyer globally. Read how sanctions are impacting imports.
India maintained vegetable oil imports at 16.3 million tonnes in 2024-25. Soybean oil hit record highs while palm oil declined sharply. Explore the shifting import patterns.
Former US President Donald Trump makes significant claims about India-Russia energy ties during New Hampshire rally, announces potential India visit next year amid ongoing presidential campaign.
India initiates refilling its strategic petroleum reserves as global crude prices hover near multi-month lows, securing energy supplies ahead of expected price surges.
India's top refiners plan dramatic reduction in Russian crude imports, exploring alternative suppliers amid changing global energy dynamics. Major shift expected from late November.
India dramatically reduces direct Russian crude purchases as US sanctions tighten payment mechanisms. Major refiners shift strategy while maintaining supplies through traders.
US sanctions on Russian oil tankers cause massive drop in shipments to India and China. Discover the global energy dilemma and whether markets can permanently ditch Russian crude.
India's Russian oil imports dropped by 16% in December 2023 as US sanctions disrupted payment mechanisms, forcing refiners to seek alternatives from Middle East suppliers.