# Russian Crude Shields India from Oil Shocks

> Deputy FM says Russia's oil supplies helped India avoid energy crises from West Asian war disruptions.
- Title: Russian Crude Shields India from Oil Shocks | Shortify
- Summary: Deputy FM says Russia's oil supplies helped India avoid energy crises from West Asian war disruptions. India's Russian crude imports nearly doubled to 2.25…
- Keywords: russian crude, india oil, strait of hormuz, west asian war, russian oil, us sanctions, india energy security, Russian, Crude, Shields, India, Oil
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/russian-crude-supplies-enabled-india-to-cushion-against-oil-supply-shocks-caused-by-west-asian-war-deputy-fm/articleshow/134513532.cms
- Author: Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury
- Published: 2026-09-27T02:10:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: russian crude, india oil, strait of hormuz, west asian war, russian oil, us sanctions, india energy security
## Russia's Oil Role
Russian crude oil supplies enabled India to handle oil-supply delays after West Asian conflict disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

> Russian crude oil supplies enabled India to handle oil-supply delays after the conflict in West Asia disrupted energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz
## Rudenko's Statement
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said existing arrangements between India and Russia significantly mitigated consequences of global energy trade disruptions.

> existing arrangements between India and Russia helped significantly mitigate the consequences of disruptions to global energy trade
## Kudankulam Plant
India and Russia built Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and will soon allocate another site for Russian-designed nuclear facility.

> Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant built in collaboration with Russia
## Import Surge
India's Russian crude imports nearly doubled to 2.25 million barrels per day in March 2026 following West Asian conflict.

> India’s Russian crude imports nearly doubled from the previous month to 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd)
## Gulf Shipments Plunge
Gulf shipments to India reportedly plunged after West Asian conflict disrupted Strait of Hormuz traffic.

> Gulf shipments to India reportedly plunged following the war
## US Sanctions Concerns
India raised concerns with USA about Russia and Iran Sanctions Act threatening 100 per cent tariff on Russian oil purchases.

> Russia and Iran Sanctions Act threatening 100 per cent tariff for purchasing Russian oil
## Key takeaway

India's Russian crude imports nearly doubled to 2.25 million barrels per day in March 2026 after West Asian conflict disrupted oil flows through Strait of Hormuz.