Russia has offered to increase supplies of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to India during high-level talks held in New Delhi, as both countries move to deepen cooperation in energy, trade, and technology. The offer came during the April 2–3 visit of Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and held talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
According to official and reported accounts of the visit, Manturov said Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase oil and LNG supplies to the Indian market. The discussions also covered fertilisers, connectivity, critical minerals, and the implementation of outcomes from the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit held in December 2025.
The development comes at a time when concerns over West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz have intensified pressure on global energy supply chains, prompting India to diversify and secure alternative sources. India has also been in touch with regional countries to ensure safe passage of energy cargoes, and the Ministry of External Affairs said six Indian ships carrying LPG, LNG, and other products have already crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely.
For India, higher Russian supplies could help strengthen energy security and improve supply stability during a volatile period in global markets. For Russia, India remains a major and reliable buyer as Moscow continues to expand energy ties with Asian partners. Recent reports also indicate a sharp rise in India’s Russian oil imports amid disruptions linked to the Hormuz route.
Analysts see the latest move as part of a broader shift in global energy trade, with Asian economies playing a bigger role in absorbing Russian energy exports as supply patterns change worldwide.
