India's Russian crude oil imports soared by 34% in June, marking a record high, even as Russia faced declining overall oil export revenues, according to CREA findings.
India imported Russian crude worth €4.5 billion in June
Jul 12, 2026
03:13 pm
What's the storyIndia's imports of Russian crude oil hit a record high in June, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The country's purchases surged by 34% month-on-month, despite a decline in Russia's overall oil export revenues.
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