India's West Asia Crude Oil Imports Return to Pre-War Levels in September

India's crude oil imports from West Asia surged in September, returning to pre-war levels as regional producers increased shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

West Asian oil accounted for about 54 percent of overall imports at roughly 2.8 million barrels per day, while Russian oil imports fell to 1.8 million bpd.

India's overall monthly imports rose 20 percent to around 5.33 million bpd in September, with Russia remaining the largest supplier followed by the UAE and Iraq.