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India’s June oil imports hit record 4.93 mln bpd, over half from Russia
The expert pointed out that Indian refiners have already secured oil supplies for the first half of August
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The Hindu BusinessLine
· Jun 21, 2026
India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in June ahead of full Hormuz recovery
India imported an average of 2.66 million bpd of crude oil from Russia in June, through June 19, compared to 1.91 million bpd in May
Armstrong Economics
· Jun 25, 2026
India’s Russian Oil Imports Expose the Failure of Western Sanctions
India’s imports of Russian crude oil have surged to a record high, with Moscow now supplying more than half of the country’s crude oil requirements. According to recent reports, Russian oil accounted for over 50 of India’s imports in June after a temporary US sanctions waiver expired. This development is far more significant than most []
The Tribune
· Jul 12, 2026
India’s Russian crude imports hit record in June even as Moscow’s oil revenues slip
India’s imports of Russian crude oil surged to a record high in June, rising 34 per cent from the previous month despite a decline in Russia’s overall oil export revenues, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). India bought Russian crude worth EUR 4.5 billion in June, []
South China Morning Post
· Jul 11, 2026
Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
Russia Today
· Jun 30, 2026
India’s oil imports from Russia soar despite end of US waiver
India’s oil imports from Russia surged in June despite the US sanctions waiver ending mid-June Read Full Article at RT.com
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 2, 2026
West Asia Crisis Saddled India’s State Oil Firms With ₹74,781 Crore in Fuel Losses
India's oil marketing companies absorbed 74,781 crore in fuel losses during the West Asia crisis, minister Hardeep Puri disclosed Thursday. Meanwhile India set a crude import record with Russian oil crossing 50 percent of supply in June.
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Related coverage for "India’s June oil imports hit record 4.93 mln bpd, over half from Russia": The Hindu BusinessLine — India boosts Russian, UAE oil purchases in June ahead of full Hormuz recovery. Armstrong Economics — India’s Russian Oil Imports Expose the Failure of Western Sanctions. The Tribune — India’s Russian crude imports hit record in June even as Moscow’s oil revenues slip. South China Morning Post — Russia’s diesel export ban deals fresh blow to strained energy market. Russia Today — India’s oil imports from Russia soar despite end of US waiver. The Eastern Herald — West Asia Crisis Saddled India’s State Oil Firms With ₹74,781 Crore in Fuel Losses