US sanctions cut India's Russian oil imports by a 3rd

Business Dec 02, 2025

Thanks to new US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, India's Russian crude imports have dropped by nearly a third since late November 2025.
Imports spiked briefly as companies stockpiled, but major refiners like Reliance and HPCL have now stopped buying Russian oil.
Only Nayara Energy is still bringing in Russian barrels, using tricky shipping methods to get around the rules.

Why should you care?

This matters because it shows how international politics can shake up where India—and the world—gets its energy.
With less Russian oil coming in, India is turning more to the US, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq for supplies.
It's a real-time example of how global events can change what ends up fueling your daily life.