# Russian crude oil prices jump on China, India demand

> China and India boost Russian crude oil prices amid sanctions.
- Title: Russian crude oil prices jump on China, India demand
- Summary: China and India boost Russian crude oil prices amid sanctions. Russian crude oil prices hit record premium over Brent due to China and India's demand despite…
- Keywords: russian crude oil, china demand, india demand, brent premium, international sanctions, oil prices, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/business/markets/commodities/russian-crude-oil-prices-jump-on-china-india-demand
- Published: 2026-11-11T20:46:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russian crude oil, china demand, india demand, brent premium, international sanctions, oil prices, news, business, world
## Russian crude oil prices
Russian crude oil prices jump to record high premium over international benchmark Brent despite ongoing sanctions.
## China and India demand
China and India's increased demand for Russian crude oil drives higher prices amid shipping cost challenges.
## Shipping costs rise
Higher shipping costs push Asian buyers to seek closer Russian oil supplies to avoid international sanctions.
## Key takeaway

Russian crude oil prices hit record premium over Brent due to China and India's demand despite international sanctions.