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Graphic Truth: India's imports of Russian oil

​India's imports of Russian oil.

India's imports of Russian oil.

Eileen Zhang

This week, India agreed to stop importing Russian oil amid US pressure. However, that may be easier said than done. In January, India imported approximately 1.2 million barrels of Russian crude oil every day. That’s the equivalent of 76 Olympic-sized swimming pools. If they follow through, India’s withdrawal could make a major dent in Russia’s already struggling economy.

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