EUR 6.4 billion: India’s crude oil imports from Russia hit record high in October
China and India, Russia's two biggest fossil fuel customers, both recorded their highest monthly purchases since January 2022. The figures underline Moscow's continued reliance on Asian markets, even as Western governments step up restrictions on its energy trade. India was the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in October 2026.
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EUR 6.4 billion: India’s crude oil imports from Russia hit record high in October (opens Times of India in a new tab)
China and India, Russia's two biggest fossil fuel customers, both recorded their highest monthly purchases since January 2022. The figures underline Moscow's continued reliance on Asian markets, even as Western governments step up restrictions on its energy…


