India’s record oil imports hit 5.6 million bpd as Middle East, Russia supplies rise: Report​on November 1, 2026 at 7:32 am

India witnessed a notable rise in crude oil imports, reaching approximately 5.6 million barrels per day in October. A significant portion, around 2.3 million bpd, came from the Middle East, with Russian shipments also holding a firm position at nearly 2 million bpd. Yet, increasing freight costs might diminish the desirability of Russian oil moving forward.