Indian refiners to cut import of Russian crude after Nov 21

EVEN though Russian crude continued to account for the largest share of India's crude oil imports in October 2025, Indian refiners are expected to reduce their purchases of Russian oil after November 21, according to commodity market analytics firm Kpler.

- RAKESH KUMAR @ New Delhi

As per the Kpler data, Russian crude flows to India are likely to remain around 1.6-1.8 million barrels per day (mbd) until November 21. However, most Indian refiners are expected to comply with US sanctions and halt or scale down crude purchases from Rosneft and Lukoil. To offset the reduction in direct Russian inflows, refiners are likely to ramp up procurement from the Middle-East, Brazil, Latin America, West Africa, Canada, and the US. However, Nayara Energy's 400,000 barrels per day (kbd) Vadinar refinery, partially owned by Rosneft and under EU sanctions, is unlikely to al