EnergyPre-market
India imports 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil in 2025
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- of Russian oil
- 5.4 million tonnes
- from January
- €2.1 billion
- operated under false
- 113 Russian vessels
- of Russia's crude
- 13%
India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth €2.1 billion from January to September 2025, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). This makes India the largest recipient of oil from Russia's shadow fleet, which uses aged tankers to bypass Western sanctions.
The report highlights that 113 Russian vessels operated under false flags, carrying 13% of Russia's crude oil exports. This trend may influence global oil prices and trade dynamics, particularly for countries relying on Russian energy supplies.
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