India’s Russian Crude Imports Jump as Refiners Prepare for Post-Hormuz Supply Recovery

India ramps up Russian, UAE oil purchases as refiners hedge ahead of Hormuz full reopening

India Business News: India increased crude oil purchases from Russia and maintained near-record imports from the UAE in June as refiners moved to secure supplies while wai.

India's Russian Oil Imports Surge as Hormuz Reopens

Refiners ramp up purchases from Russia and the UAE while preparing for a gradual restoration of Gulf energy supplies after months of disruption.

India's Russian oil imports jump 39% in June; US shipments fall | List of top suppliers

The latest import figures reflect India's continued efforts to diversify its energy sources. Russian crude has remained attractive due to competitive pricing, while increased purchases from the UAE helped refiners manage supply risks linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

India’s Russian crude imports jump as refiners prepare for post-Hormuz supply recovery

June purchases from Russia rose sharply while UAE shipments stayed near record levels amid uncertainty over Gulf energy flows.

UPSC Key: India’s Russian oil imports, Ground-level ozone and Electrification

UPSC CSE 2026 current affairs for June 20: India's record Russian oil imports amid West Asia war, Delhi HC Telegram block for NEET retest, and Strait of Hormuz energy security.