India’s crude import bill surges 46% in Sept as oil prices soar
India's crude import bill surged 46% year-on-year in September, reaching $15.4 billion, as oil prices remained high. The country imported 21.7 million tonnes of crude, a 7% increase in volume from the previous year. Prolonged supply disruptions from West Asia continue to impact oil prices, which peaked at $130.19 per barrel on September 15.