India's Russian oil imports double in May
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 13:31 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
According to a report by Nikkei Asia, India's oil imports from Russia doubled in May, with the country likely to maintain high imports due to its dependence on Russian crude. The BBC reports that this move is in line with the government's energy strategy.
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