In December, OPEC’s share of crude oil in India’s imports rose to 53.25%, while Russian oil flows dropped by 22% due to U.S. sanctions. Despite this, Russia remained India’s top oil supplier. Indian state-owned companies shifted to non-sanctioned Russian firms. Kpler analyst predicts Russian oil flows to India to remain strong at 1.2-1.4 million barrels daily.

In 2025, OPEC’s share of Indian imports increased to 50% from 49% in 2024, while Russia’s share decreased from 36% to 33%. Russian oil flows to India dropped by 29% in December, as China increased imports by 23%. Despite predictions, Russian flows to India remained higher than expected due to new sanctions.

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