India's Crude Oil Import Diversification
India is the world's third-largest oil consumer and imports approximately 85% of its crude requirements. After 2022, Russia emerged as India's top crude supplier (displacing Iraq and Saudi Arabia), with Russian oil comprising roughly 35-40% of total imports by volume due to steep discounts. The India-US trade framework's emphasis on reducing Russian oil purchases represents a significant shift in India's energy diversification strategy, potentially redirecting volumes toward Venezuelan, US, and Middle Eastern sources.
- India's crude oil import dependence: ~85%
- India's rank as oil consumer: 3rd globally
- Top crude suppliers (FY25): Russia (~35-40%), Iraq (~18-20%), Saudi Arabia (~14-16%)
- India's total crude import bill (FY25): approximately USD 150-160 billion
- Merey crude: heavy sour crude from Venezuela, suitable for complex refineries like Paradip and Jamnagar
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