India Trims Russian Crude Imports, Boosts West Asia & Africa Buys in January: Kpler Data

• India's crude oil imports from Russia decreased to 1.215 million bpd in January 2026, down from 1.25 million bpd in December 2025 and significantly lower than 1.674 million bpd in January 2025.
• Despite the reduction, Russia remained India's largest crude supplier.
• Imports from Iraq surged to 1.035 million bpd in January 2026, and Saudi Arabia's shipments climbed to 794,000 bpd.
• African producers saw a notable rise in exports to India, with Angola's shipments jumping to 254,000 bpd and Nigeria supplying 142,000 bpd.
• The data indicates India's diversification of its crude basket, balancing discounted Russian oil with increased sourcing from traditional Middle Eastern and alternative African/American suppliers.