India imported Russian energy worth 6.4 billion euros in October 2026, which was the highest monthly figure since January 2022, PTI reported, citing data analysis from the Center for Clean Energy and Air Research (CREA).
In October 2026, India became the second largest buyer of Russian fossil fuel. Oil accounted for 91% of India's purchases - 5.8 billion euros. The rest of the imports from Russia included coal worth 333 million euros and oil products worth 232 million euros.
Russian oil imports to India in October 2026 increased by 10% compared to the previous month. India is the third largest oil importer and consumer in the world, meeting over 88% of its oil needs through imports.
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