India Crude Oil Imports Rise to 10 Month High as Energy Demand Strengthens
India's crude oil imports rose to 21.59 million metric tons in December, marking the highest level since March 2025. This reflects strong energy demand.
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INsaw its crude oil imports climb 1.6 percent month-on-month in December 2025, reaching 21.59 million metric tons. This figure represents the highest level for the Crude oil market in the country since March 2025, according to preliminary data released on January 27, 2026, by India's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The increase underscores robust energy demand from the world's third-largest oil consumer and importer, providing a significant signal for global demand trends.
INsaw its crude oil imports climb 1.6 percent month-on-month in December 2025, reaching 21.59 million metric tons. This figure represents the highest level for the Crude oil market in the country since March 2025, according to preliminary data released on January 27, 2026, by India's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The increase underscores robust energy demand from the world's third-largest oil consumer and importer, providing a significant signal for global demand trends.
