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Reliance cuts Russian crude; India falls to No 3 among fossil fuel buyers

In December 2025, India fell to third place among global buyers of Russian fossil fuels, primarily due to significant cuts in crude oil imports by Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners. According to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), India's hydrocarbon imports from Russia decreased to €2.3 billion, with Turkey surpassing India as the second-largest importer.

Reliance cuts Russian crude; India falls to No 3 among fossil fuel buyers

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Key Highlights

  • India's Russian hydrocarbon imports dropped from €3.3 billion in November to €2.3 billion in December.
  • Reliance Industries and state-owned refiners significantly reduced crude oil purchases.
  • Turkey became the second-largest importer, buying €2.6 billion worth of Russian hydrocarbons.
  • China remains the largest buyer, accounting for 48% of Russia's export revenues at approximately €6 billion.
  • Crude oil comprised 78% of India's Russian imports, valued at €1.8 billion.
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Sources

  1. Russian Oil Trade: India Slips to Third-Largest Buyer in December as Refinery Cuts Bite
  2. Reliance cuts Russian crude; India falls to No 3 among fossil fuel buyers

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