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Will Russian oil be economically viable for India if Trump tariffs return?

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

Russia became an unusually attractive supplier when Western buyers retreated after the war with Ukraine.

Its share of Indian crude imports, below 2% before the war, expanded rapidly as discounts compensated refiners for longer supply chains.

Key facts

  • Its share of Indian crude imports, below 2% before the war, expanded rapidly as discounts compensated refiners for longer supply chains.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:25:46 UTC.

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