India’s Russian Oil Imports Are Set to Hit a Six-Month High
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Why it matters
India's imports of Russian oil are projected to reach a six-month high in December, with daily arrivals estimated at 1.85 million barrels. This increase occurs despite ongoing U.S. sanctions on Russia's top oil exporters, indicating a strong demand for Russian crude in India.
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Market impact analysis based on bullish sentiment with 77% confidence.
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Original source
Indian refiners are on track to buy the most Russian crude in six months this December, despite U.S. sanctions on Russia’s top two exporters that went into effect in late November. The average daily arrivals of Russian oil in India are estimated at 1.85 million barrels, according to data from Kpler, cited by Reuters’ Clyde Russell. That would be up from 1.83 million barrels daily in November and the highest since June, when Indian buyers imported Russian crude at a rate of 2.1 million barrels daily. The November figure itself was a…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on December 11, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.