India Defies US on Russian Oil! Massive Imports Continue Despite War Funding Fears!

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Satyam Jha | Whalesbook News Team

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India has maintained its robust trade relationship with Russia concerning energy, continuing to purchase crude oil despite objections from the United States. In October alone, India imported crude oil worth $2.5 billion from Russia, positioning itself as the second-largest global buyer of Russian crude, trailing only China, which imported $3.7 billion worth.

Overall, India's total fossil fuel imports from Russia amounted to $3.1 billion in October. China led in total fossil fuel imports, reaching $5.8 billion. Turkey was also a significant buyer, with imports valued at $2.7 billion, followed by the European Union at $1.1 billion.

Western nations have repeatedly urged India and China to curb their purchases of Russian energy, citing concerns that these transactions contribute financially to Moscow's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The effectiveness of recent US sanctions imposed on major Russian oil exporters like Rosneft and Lukoil is expected to manifest in the import figures for December for countries like India and China.

Beyond crude oil, India also imported Russian coal ($351 million) and oil products ($222 million) in October. China remained the top importer of Russian coal. Turkey was the leading buyer of Russian oil products, acquiring $957 million worth, with a substantial portion being diesel, alongside pipeline gas and crude oil.

Impact: This news has a moderate impact on the Indian stock market. Continued reliance on Russian oil can affect energy prices, import costs, and potentially influence geopolitical trade relationships. Companies involved in energy distribution and refining might see indirect effects. Rating: 6/10.

Difficult Terms Explained: Crude Oil: Unrefined petroleum that is naturally occurring and found in underground deposits. It is processed in refineries to produce gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products. Fossil Fuels: Natural fuels such as coal or gas, formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms. This includes oil, coal, and natural gas. Sanctions: Penalties applied by one country or group of countries on another for violating international law or policy. In this context, US sanctions aim to restrict Russia's revenue from oil sales. Refineries: Industrial plants where crude oil is processed and refined into more useful products like gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil.