*Russia remained by far India’s largest crude oil supplier last year. The 1.699mn b/d it supplied in 2025 was well ahead of the No.2 supplier, Iraq, on 1.003mn b/d, and was worth $43.49bn according to Indian customs data.
*However, there was a clear drop-off in Russian volumes in late 2025 as US sanctions enforcement and new EU sanctions began to take their toll. December imports fell to 1.362mn b/d, still the largest of any country, but well below the full year average. (CONTINUED - 243 WORDS)
