India’s April Crude Oil Import Figures
India imported 20.08 million metric tons of crude oil in April 2026, representing more than a 3% rise from the 20.08 – 3% increase versus March, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). Compared with the same month in 2025, imports were 4.3% lower, when 20.99 million tons were imported.
Product‑Level Trade Movements
Imports of crude oil products fell over 40% year‑over‑year to 2.34 million tons in April. Exports of these products declined by approximately 14.6%, reaching 3.45 million tons during the same period.
External Factors Influencing Demand
The article notes that global energy prices have risen since the onset of the U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran, with shipping disruptions persisting through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that typically handles one‑fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. These price pressures are projected to cause slower growth in gasoline and diesel demand in India for the year, following recent price increases that reflected higher oil costs. Early signs of pressure have already appeared in the trucking sector.
Source Attribution
The information is sourced from a Reuters report, generated with AI assistance and reviewed by an editor, and was published on 12‑06‑2026 at 08:44 pm.