India pays record $6.4 billion to import Russian crude oil in October
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India spends a record €5.8 billion ($6.4B) on Russian crude in Oct 2026 as Hormuz closure fuels higher shipping and insurance costs.
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- 01India spent a record 5.8 billion euros (6.4 billion dollars) on Russian crude in October 2026.
- 02The Hormuz closure is raising shipping and insurance costs.
- 03Russian crude remains a key supply channel for India.