India's edible oil import bill may rise 9% to ₹1.75 lakh crore in 2025-26, raising concerns over import dependence.

Higher global crude prices drove India's oil import bill 60% higher in the April-June quarter, increasing inflation and fiscal risks amid renewed Middle East supply concerns.

India's crude import bill jumped 61% to $49.8 billion in Q1 FY23, driven by sustained oil prices above $100 per barrel despite a 4% decline in import volumes.