India Falls to Third Place in Russian Oil Imports
India has slipped to the third position among importers of Russian crude oil, with China now leading. This shift reflects changing global energy dynamics and market strategies.
India has slipped to the third position among importers of Russian crude oil, with China now leading. This shift reflects changing global energy dynamics and market strategies.
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India is closely tracking a proposed US legislation that could impose tariffs up to 500% on nations buying Russian crude. Officials reaffirm energy security needs for 1.4 billion people.
MEA states India is closely watching Trump's proposed 500% tariff on Russian oil. India's energy buys are driven by market needs for national security. Read the full statement.
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The US seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Pacific, prompting Moscow to deploy a submarine. This escalation highlights the ongoing global tensions over sanctions enforcement. Read the full details.
The CISF formally assumes security of the strategic HPCL Rajasthan Refinery in Pachpadra, marking it as the force's 363rd unit. The move fortifies the project ahead of its expected inauguration by PM Modi later this month.
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President Trump announces Venezuela's interim authorities will transfer 30-50 million barrels of oil to the US, to be sold at market price. Details on the deal's impact and revenue.
Reliance Industries clarified that a drop in its share price was unrelated to reports of Russian oil imports, stating it has not purchased any Russian crude for January delivery. Read the full details.
India has imported €144 billion worth of Russian crude since the Ukraine invasion, becoming Moscow's second-largest fossil fuel buyer. Discover the data and shifting dynamics amid sanctions.
Reliance Industries stock faced its steepest fall since June after denying a Bloomberg report on Russian crude shipments to Jamnagar. The sell-off wiped over Rs 1 lakh crore from market cap.
Reliance Industries strongly refutes a media report claiming Russian oil shipments are heading to its Jamnagar refinery. The company calls the claims 'blatantly untrue'. Get the full story here.
Reliance Industries has strongly denied media reports claiming three vessels with Russian crude are heading to its Jamnagar refinery. The company stated it has not received such deliveries recently and expects none in January. Read the full story for deta
The US threat of secondary sanctions & tariffs on Russian oil forces India into a tough balancing act between energy security & diplomacy. Explore the economic and geopolitical implications.
US President Donald Trump warns India of potential tariff hikes if it doesn't address Russian oil purchases. Get the latest details on this developing trade tension.
The US has granted a temporary waiver on sanctions to Serbia's majority Russian-owned NIS oil company, allowing its crucial Pancevo refinery to restart. This move safeguards Serbia's energy security and thousands of jobs. Read the full details.
India's Russian oil imports crash to a 3-year low of 1.1M bpd in Dec 2025 as US sanctions bite. Reliance pauses buys, state refiners tread cautiously. What's next for India's energy security? Read more.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Global crude oil prices are projected to remain subdued through 2026, with a structural oversupply outweighing geopolitical tensions. Analysts cite rising non-OPEC+ production and slowing demand growth. Read the full analysis.
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HPCL LPG cylinder shortage in North India due to Bathinda refinery shutdown. Deliveries delayed up to 10 days. Officials promise normalcy by Dec 19. Read details.
EU's 19th sanctions package targets traders aiding Russian oil exports to India & China via a shadow fleet. New measures aim to block access to Western shipping & insurance. Read the full analysis.
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.