India Only One of Top Buyers of Russian Oil — Here’s the Real Picture

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Trump says India’s the problem… But who’s buying Russian oil the most

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India remains one of the world’s biggest buyers of Russian oil, but it's not the top buyer

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China is the largest importer, followed by India in second place—and Turkey in third

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Since February 2022, India has paid over €112.5B (~₹1.5L Cr) for Russian crude oil

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Indian refiners imported nearly 1.6–1.8 million barrels/day in 2025, often meeting ~40% of domestic demand

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Reliance & Nayara alone handled 80% of seaborne Urals crude exports to India by June 2025

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Discounted Russian oil appeals financially, but U.S. accuses India of indirectly supporting Russia’s war machine

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India continues Russian oil purchases citing long-term contracts and energy needs despite Trump’s tariff threats

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