India has doubled its imports of Russian oil by April 2026 and is expected to maintain these elevated levels into May. This increase impacts global oil markets by shifting demand patterns and may affect energy prices and international relations among major oil producers and consumers. The sustained high imports occur despite ongoing sanctions on Russia from Western countries.
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India's rising imports of Russian oil amid sanctions create uncertainty in supply routes and pricing, leading to greater price fluctuations in global crude markets.
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