Russian oil set to regain top spot in India after February dip
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By Nidhi Verma
Published on March 20, 2026.
Russian oil imports in India have rebounded after a 32% decrease in February, with imports falling from 1 million barrels per day to about 1.8 million bpd. This comes after India began reducing its Russian oil intake from December. The country's overall oil imports rose to two-year highs in February and nearly 60% of its overall, with Iraq and Saudi Arabia also contributing significantly to India's total imports. However, India's reliance on Middle Eastern oil has decreased significantly due to the disruption of supply.
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