Below is an estimate of India's imports of Russian crude oil over the past 12 months, converted into million barrels per month. These figures are derived from Kpler/LSEG ship-tracking data reported by Reuters and other industry sources. Where only barrels-per-day (bpd) data were available, I multiplied by the number of days in the month.
| Month | Avg. Imports (million bpd) | Approx. Monthly Imports (million barrels) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | 1.43 | 44.3 |
| Sep 2025 | 1.44 | 43.2 |
| Oct 2025 | 1.48 | 45.9 (Reuters) |
| Nov 2025 | 1.86 | 55.7 (provisional) (Reuters) |
| Dec 2025 | 1.14 | 35.3 (Sputnik News) |
| Jan 2026 | ~1.10 | 34.1 (Kpler) |
| Feb 2026 | ~1.20 | 33.6 (CREA) |
| Mar 2026 | ~1.25 | 38.8 (Kpler) |
| Apr 2026 | ~1.75 | 52.5 |
| May 2026 | 2.13 | 66.0 (Reuters) |
| Jun 2026 | 2.64–2.70 | 79–81 (Reuters) |
| Jul 2026* | ~2.6–2.8 (estimated) | ~81–87 (Reuters) |
*July 2026 is an estimate based on vessel-tracking and provisional shipping data because the month has only just ended.
Key observations
Late 2025: Imports weakened significantly after new U.S. sanctions and logistical disruptions, falling to roughly 35 million barrels in December, the lowest level in several months. (The Times of India)
Early 2026: Imports remained subdued at around 1.1–1.3 million bpd as refiners adjusted procurement strategies. (Kpler)
Q2 2026: Imports surged sharply as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, prompted Indian refiners to increase purchases of Russian crude. June reached a record of approximately 2.6–2.7 million bpd, or about 80 million barrels for the month. (Reuters)
This represents an increase of well over 100% from the lows seen in late 2025, making Russia once again India's dominant crude supplier.
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