Russia Oil’s Unexpected Staying Power in India Extends Into 2026
Market Intelligence Analysis
AI-PoweredIndia's reliance on Russian oil has continued into 2026, despite initial disruptions caused by US sanctions and tariffs, providing a financial lifeline for Moscow and reducing India's import bill.
Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 70% confidence.
Article Context
For much of last year, discounted Russian oil made up the lion’s share of Indian purchases, a financial lifeline for Moscow that also shaved billions off New Delhi’s import bill. Then came US threats, tariffs, sanctions — and months of disruption.
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