India was the second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in October, purchasing hydrocarbons worth €6.4 billion, according to a monthly analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). It was India’s highest monthly total in data going back to January 2022. Crude oil accounted for 91% of India’s purchases at €5.8 billion. Coal imports were worth €333 million, while oil products accounted for €232 million. Indian refineries raise Russian crude purchases India’s imports of Russian crude oil rose 10% from September. Imports increased at all three of the country’s largest importing refineries—Vadinar, Jamnagar and Paradip.