
Trump sanctions take effect today: Will India stop buying Russian crude oil? Yes — and no.
US sanctions on Russia’s Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21, 2025, are impacting India’s oil imports. Russian crude loadings for India have significantly dropped, forcing ...

Trump sanctions a ‘crude’ shock! Russia oil shipments to India drop by 66%; experts expect ‘noticeable drop’ in near term
US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil have significantly impacted India’s crude imports, with shipments plummeting by 66% in November. Refineries are now ...

India to cut Russian oil imports in a big way? Major refiners may halt direct trade from late November; alternative sources being explored
India plans to significantly reduce direct imports of Russian crude from late November due to new US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil. Major refiners like ...

IndianOil to comply with US curbs on Russian oil
Navigating the Murky Waters: Indian Oil’s Stance on Russian Crude The global energy market, a complex web already tangled with geopolitical tensions, just got a ...

Easing trade tensions with Trump: India’s crude imports from US surge to highest since 2022; diversification away from Russian oil?
India has significantly increased its crude oil imports from the US, reaching 540,000 barrels per day in October. This move aims to diversify oil sources ...

‘India, China scaling back Russian oil imports at Trump’s request,’ claims US – watch
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that India has reduced Russian oil imports at President Trump’s request, with China also scaling back purchases. Trump ...

Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil firms: Will India’s state-run refiners continue imports? Why experts see limited impact
India’s state-run refiners will likely continue buying Russian crude via traders, sidestepping new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. These public sector units procure oil ...

‘India has self-respect’: Russia on Delhi’s response over US oil pressure; ‘no threat’ to ties
Russia firmly defended India’s continued oil purchases despite US pressure, praising New Delhi’s “self-respect” and strong partnership. Foreign Minister Lavrov stated India’s energy choices are ...

Reducing Russian crude imports: India wants US to allow oil from Iran, Venezuela; 25% penal tariffs in focus
Indian representatives have told the Trump administration that significant cuts in Russian oil imports would require access to alternative crude from sanctioned nations like Iran ...

Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys – explained
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian oil refineries created a crisis, which India has seized as an opportunity. Indian refiners are capitalizing on discounted Urals crude, ...




