India's Russian crude imports averaged 2.45 million bpd in July, near June's record, even after the U.S. sanctions waiver expired.

India imports a record $5.14 billion in Russian crude oil in June 2026, bolstering energy security amid global disruptions.

India’s crude oil imports from Russia continue to be near record highs in July, despite the Donald Trump administration not extending a sanctions waiver. Amid the ongoing US-Iran…