India’s crude imports rise 7% in September, bill surges 47%
India's crude oil imports climbed 7% in September, while the overall bill for oil and gas imports jumped 47% year‑on‑year. Total spending on energy imports rose roughly 40% to about $13.4 billion, according to data from The Hindu. The increase reflects higher demand and higher prices for imported crude and gas. This trend underscores India's growing reliance on foreign energy supplies amid domestic production constraints.