India’s dependence on Russian oil soars to 30%

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TOKYO — India’s dependence on Russian oil has increased to account for 30% of its imported total in March, according to a Nikkei analysis of shipping data.

India, which had previously relied almost exclusively on the Middle East, imported more than 6 million tonnes of Russian oil last month. Western sanctions stemming from Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine have made oil from Russia relatively inexpensive, leading to the shift in procurement.



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