India Seeks Weekly Russian Oil Data Amid US Trade Deal Pressure; Imports to Drop?

• Indian government demands weekly data on Russian and US crude oil imports from refineries.
• Move linked to ongoing India-US trade deal talks, aiming to strengthen India's negotiation stance.
• India may reduce Russian oil imports below 1 million bpd to appease the US, which previously imposed tariffs.
• Russian oil imports already fell to 1.2 million bpd in Dec 2025, a 40% drop from June's peak.
• India is increasing US oil and gas purchases to reduce trade deficit and as an alternative to Russia.

Why It Matters: India is strategically adjusting its oil import strategy to secure a US trade deal and manage energy security.