Archive · 15 Aug 2025
India's Russian Oil Imports Slump Amid US Tariff Concerns
India is buying less oil from Russia, about 1.57 million barrels a day in July.
This is because of possible trade disagreements with the US.
India has been trying to find oil from different places.
It also cut down on buying oil from Russia and looked for oil from other countries.
The US is putting pressure on India.
The government has not told companies to change their buying habits.
India's Russian crude imports dropped 25% in July to 1.57 million bpd.
Russia's share of India's crude imports fell to 34% in July.
The decrease in Russian oil imports led to increased imports from the Middle East and the US.
At least 45 million barrels of Russian crude are en route to India.
US tariffs and supply disruptions have prompted India to seek non-Russian oil.
- Who
- India, Russia, US
- What
- India's July imports of Russian crude fell by 25% to 1.57 million bpd.
- When
- July
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to US tariffs and supply disruptions.
US Perspective
India's Perspective
Tariffs and Trade
US Perspective
The US imposed tariffs due to India's continued import of Russian oil.
India's Perspective
India's imports are based on economic factors, not political pressure.
- Russian Oil Imports (July)
- 1.57 million bpd
- Russian Oil % of Imports (July)
- 34%
- Russian Crude En Route
- 45 million barrels
- US Tariff Threat
- 25% increase
Sources
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