Archive · 28 Oct 2025
India's Crude Oil Imports From the US on the Rise
India is buying more oil from the United States.
This is happening because it's cheaper to buy, and India wants to get oil from different places, not just one.
In October 2025, India is expected to import 575,000 barrels of oil per day from the US.
This is a big jump compared to what they have been buying.
While more US oil helps India, there are limits.
The type of oil from the US might not be perfect for Indian refineries, and it costs more to ship.
So, the amount of oil bought from the US is expected to level off soon.
India’s crude oil imports from the US are increasing.
Imports from US reached 540,000 b/d by October 27, 2025.
October imports are likely to close at 575,000 b/d.
The rise is driven by economic factors and diversification.
Further growth is limited by structural and economic factors.
- Who
- India and US
- What
- Increase in US crude oil imports by India
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Economic factors and diversification strategy
- Crude Imports from US (Oct 2025)
- 575,000 b/d
- Current Imports from US (Oct 27, 2025)
- 540,000 b/d
- US Crude Imports (Nov 2025)
- 400,000 b/d
- Year-to-Date Average
- 300,000 b/d
- Main Crude Type
- WTI Midland
- Voyage Time
- 45-55 days
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