Russia’s Oil Share in India Rises as Price Discount Disappears
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Reported Facts
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- •Russia's share of Indian oil imports rose significantly in March 2026 compared to previous months.
- •The price of Russian oil supplied to India shifted from a discount to a premium relative to other sources.
- •India is experiencing a market premium on fuel prices as a result of the oil price changes combined with weak economic growth.
- •The change in pricing dynamics occurred despite India’s continued high volume of Russian oil imports.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If India reduces its reliance on Russian oil imports India could face higher energy costs in the short term but may diversify its supply sources to stabilize prices and trade balance.
Market Exposure
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The shift from a discount to a premium on Russian oil imports to India increases overall oil import costs, pushing crude oil prices higher.
This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.
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