update 2-russia seals position as top crude oil supplier
Asia moves quickly to replace sanctioned
Asia's crude oil markets are adjusting rapidly to new sanctions against top supplier Russia, sucking up cargoes while they can and moving to alternatives for deliveries in coming months.
BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Russia came in as China’s largest crude oil supplier in December, cementing the top spot for all of 2025 for a third year in a row ahead of rival Saudi
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)Russia's oil exports have decreased modestly since 2025,
From 2025 to 2025, crude oil and condensate exports from Russia averaged 5.0 million barrels per day (b/d). Exports from Russia in the first half of 2025 (1H25) were 4.3
China imported an average of 1.9 million barrels of oil per day from Russia in July, a 13% increase year-over-year. Russia overtook Saudi Arabia as China’s largest oil supplier in the first half
Fox BusinessRussia replaced Saudi Arabia as China's top oil
Russia replaced Saudi Arabia as China's top oil supplier in 2025 China received a record 107.02 million metric tons of crude oil from Russia last year, equivalent to 2.14 million barrels per day
A Bid To Weaken Russia’s War Chest The US and UK have effectively banned Russian oil and natural gas. In December 2025, the European Union and G7 imposed a price cap and embargo on Russian
KplerWhat the Rosneft-Reliance giant supply deal
What the Rosneft-Reliance giant supply deal means for oil markets Just as the European Union announced its 15th package of sanctions on Russia, mostly targeting the country’s shadow fleet, the
India’s crude oil imports from the United States surged more than 50% in the first half (H1) of 2025. However, Russia retained its position as the country’s largest crude supplier.
Business StandardUS becomes India's 5th largest crude oil supplier
India's oil imports from the United States rose sharply in January from December, turning Washington as the fifth largest oil supplier to New Delhi, data obtained from trade sources show. India shipped in 218,400 barrels per
Stricter measures targeting Russian oil tankers have reshaped China’s crude import landscape, with Russia slipping in the supplier rankings while Saudi Arabia and Iraq retain their top positions
Russia remains China's top oil supplier for eighth month
Russia held its position as China's top crude oil supplier for the eighth month in a row in October, customs data showed on Friday.
The widening of sanctions on Moscow by Western nations has disrupted global oil trade, pushing buyers of discounted Russian crude to seek alternative procurement strategies. India’s crude imports from the Middle East
Russia holds spot as China's top oil supplier for 7th month
Russia held on to its position as China's top crude oil supplier ahead of Saudi Arabia for the seventh straight month in September, with daily shipments hitting a record 1.545
In April, the US nearly doubled its crude oil supply to India, surpassing the UAE to become India's fourth-largest supplier. Imports from the US reached 0.33 million barrels per day, giving the US
Russia remains China's top oil supplier for eighth month
Russia held its position as China's top crude oil supplier for the eighth month in a row in October, customs data showed on Friday.
Meanwhile, the US dropped out of India’s top five crude suppliers, with Angola moving into the fifth position. Not long ago (in August 2025), US accounted for 8% of India’s crude oil imports.
Deccan HeraldMalaysia regains position as China's second-largest crude oil supplier
Russia held its position as China's top oil supplier, with volumes including supplies via pipelines and seaborne shipments increasing 15 per cent to 9.83 million tons, or
Asia's crude oil markets are adjusting rapidly to new sanctions against top supplier Russia, sucking up cargoes while they can and moving to alternatives for deliveries in coming months.
Drishti IASRed Sea Disruptions and India's Oil Import Dynamics
India's efforts to diversify oil procurement channels aim to mitigate geopolitical risks and ensure a stable energy supply. Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is India’s third -largest oil supplier and exported approximately 690,172 bpd of
India's oil imports from the United States rose sharply in January from December, turning Washington as the fifth largest oil supplier to New Delhi, data obtained from trade
