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India's Crude Imports: 34% from Russia Amid Tariff Threats

10/7/2025

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Summary

India's Russian Oil Imports

India imported 34% of its total crude in September 2025 from Russia.
The Trump administration has threatened tariffs on Indian imports tied to Russian oil.
Indian officials say energy decisions are economic, not political.
Analysts expect steady or rising Russian loadings to India, aided by pricing and supply chains.
India diversified to nearly 40 countries, but Russian oil remains central.

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Turkey's Oil Shipments

A Palestinian Youth Movement study reports crude oil shipments from Turkey to Israel despite embargo.
The tanker Nissos Tinos loaded 33,830 tonnes in Ceyhan and heads to an undisclosed destination.
Turkey's Energy Ministry says no tankers left Ceyhan since May 2024, despite third-country trade evidence.
The study Energy Embargo for Palestine says BTC oil funds Israeli military operations, violating obligations.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Yom Kippur War triggered the Arab Oil Embargo, leading OPEC to cut oil production by 25% and quadruple prices, significantly impacting global economies. Today, India imports 34% of its crude oil from Russia, reflecting ongoing geopolitical tensions and the complexities of energy politics, as U.S. sanctions challenge traditional supply chains and economic stability.

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India's Russian Oil Imports

India imported 34% of its total crude in September 2025 from Russia.
The Trump administration has threatened tariffs on Indian imports tied to Russian oil.
Indian officials say energy decisions are economic, not political.
Analysts expect steady or rising Russian loadings to India, aided by pricing and supply chains.
India diversified to nearly 40 countries, but Russian oil remains central.

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