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India Continues Russian Oil Imports Amidst Middle East Conflict

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated Mar 08, 2026

Sentiment
-30
Attention
6
Articles
7
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The ongoing Middle East conflict and India's continued reliance on Russian oil are causing significant volatility in global energy markets. Petroleum prices have surged, and India has increased domestic Liquefied petroleum gas prices, indicating broader inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions.

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Event Summary

India has announced its intention to continue importing Russian oil, asserting its independence despite a temporary waiver from the United States. This comes amidst a US-Israel campaign against Iran and Iran's retaliatory attacks in the Gulf region, which have severely disrupted global energy and transport sectors, leading to a significant surge in crude oil prices. The United States had previously rolled back a 25% duty on Indian exports, citing a commitment from India to cease Russian oil purchases, a claim the Indian government has not confirmed. India has raised the price of household liquefied petroleum gas cylinders by 7% and its petroleum ministry has ordered refiners to increase LPG output, as the country, a major LPG importer, faces supply disruptions from the Middle East. Russian oil, previously discounted, is now commanding a premium due to increased demand from Indian refiners.

Key Actions
95 Petroleum soared in price
90 India pushed ahead with imports of Russian oil Russia
80 Iran launched retaliatory attacks Israel
75 India raised price of household Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders
70 United States temporarily eased economic sanctions Russia
65 India===Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board ordered refiners to ramp up Liquefied petroleum gas output
60 United States rolled back 25% duty on exports India
Entities Involved
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India
India is pushing ahead with imports of Russian oil despite a temporary US waiver, asserting its independence in oil procurement. The country has raised the price of household LPG cylinders by 7% and its petroleum ministry has ordered refiners to ramp up LPG output due to disruptions in Middle East supply.
Importance 100 Sentiment -20
cmdt
Petroleum
Global Petroleum prices soared by 8.5% on Friday and nearly 30% for the week due to the Middle East conflict. India continues to import Russian Petroleum, which is now commanding a premium.
Importance 90 Sentiment 50
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Russia
Russia continues to be India's largest crude oil supplier. Russian oil, previously sold at a discount, is now commanding a premium due to increased demand from India.
Importance 80 Sentiment 20
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United States
The United States temporarily eased economic sanctions against Russia to allow Russian oil to be sold to India, but India insists it does not need US permission. The US had previously rolled back a 25% duty on Indian exports as part of a trade deal, citing India's 'commitment' to stop buying Russian oil.
Importance 70 Sentiment -10
cnt
Iran
Iran's retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region, in response to the US-Israel campaign, have disrupted global energy and transport sectors, causing oil price surges and affecting India's LPG supply.
Importance 60 Sentiment -50
cmdt
Liquefied petroleum gas
The price of household Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders in India has been raised by 7% due to supply disruptions from the Middle East. India is the world's second-largest buyer of Liquefied petroleum gas.
Importance 60 Sentiment -40
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Israel
Israel's campaign against Iran, alongside the United States, has contributed to the instability in the Middle East, impacting global oil prices and supply chains.
Importance 40 Sentiment -20
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Relationships
India related ↔ Russia
India related ↔ Iran
United States related ↔ Russia
United States related ↔ India
United States related ↔ Israel
India related ↔ India===Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board
India related ↔ India===Press Information Bureau
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