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India Oil Imports Shift
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Amid Hormuz disruptions, India's Middle East oil imports fell in April-June 2026. India increased purchases from Russia and Latin America, buying $5.14 billion Russian oil in June, aided by a U.S. waiver.
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India bought $5.14 billion Russian oil in June
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India's Middle East oil imports dip due to Hormuz disruptions
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Full story →India Bought $5.14 Billion Russian Oil In June Despite Pressure. Here's Why
India imported $5.14 billion worth of Russian oil in June.
Indian refiners increased purchases from Russia and Latin America.
Middle East oil imports to India fell sharply during the same period.
India continues to buy Russian oil despite international pressure over Ukraine.
The purchases help India secure cheaper energy while managing trade ties.
Earlier · 21h ago
Full story →Russia, Latin American suppliers to rescue: India’s Middle East oil imports dip in April-June on Hormuz disruptions
India's Middle East oil imports fell in April-June due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia and Latin American suppliers helped fill the gap after the US granted a temporary waiver.
Reduced supplies from Gulf producers were offset by increased imports from Russia.
The disruption impacted strategically important oil shipping routes through Hormuz.