Archive · 4 Aug 2025
India Imports Russian Crude Despite US and EU Pressure
India is still buying a lot of oil from Russia, even though the US and EU want them to stop.
Over the weekend of August 4, 2025, several tankers brought more than 5 million barrels of Russian oil to India.
This oil is going to both big companies and the government.
The US is not happy about this and has put pressure on India to stop.
India is continuing to buy the cheaper Russian oil to keep their energy flowing and because they have a long-term agreement with Russian oil companies, despite the growing political tensions.
India imported over 5 million barrels of Russian crude oil, including Urals and Varandey grades, over the weekend ending August 4, 2025.
Multiple Aframax tankers, such as Achilles, Elyte, and Horae, delivered the crude to Indian ports.
The oil was offloaded at ports including Sikka, Mundra, Kochi, and Mangalore.
Both private and state-owned companies, including Reliance Industries, Nayara Energy, and Indian Oil Corp, are receiving the oil.
The US and EU have pressured India to halt these purchases, while India maintains its independent foreign policy.
- Who
- India, US, EU, and Russian oil suppliers.
- What
- India received over 5 million barrels of Russian crude oil.
- When
- Over the weekend ending August 4, 2025.
- Where
- At Indian ports such as Sikka, Mundra, Kochi, and Mangalore.
- Why
- India continues to purchase discounted Russian oil, despite pressure from the US and EU.
US/EU
India
Energy Trade
US/EU
Reduce Russian Oil purchases due to geopolitical tensions.
India
India's choice to continue purchasing cheaper Russian oil, regardless of outside pressure.
- Crude Delivered
- Over 5 million barrels
- Source
- Russia
- Destination
- Indian Refineries
- Key Grades
- Urals, Varandey
- Key Companies
- Reliance, Nayara Energy, Indian Oil Corp
- US Stance
- Pressure to halt purchases
Sources
Decline in India’s Russian crude oil imports may boost demand for VLCCs
Explained: How losing Russian oil could impact India’s economy and who gets hit the hardest?
Indian Oil Corporation buys 7 million barrels of US, West Asia crude after Russian oil pause
Indian Oil Corp Buys 7 Million Barrels of US, Canadian, and Middle East Crude as Russian Discounts Narrow
Tankers deliver Russian crude to India despite US, EU pressure
