Russia retained its position as India's largest oil supplier in September, accounting for 33.3% of total oil imports, the Financial Express newspaper reported citing the analytical agency Kpler. According to the newspaper, in September, India imported 1.6 million barrels of oil per day from Russia. Although this is 6% lower than the 1.7 million barrels per day it purchased in August, Russia remains India's leading importer. New Delhi's total imports in September amounted to approximately 4.8 million barrels of oil. At the same time, according to Ritolia, Indian refineries are seeking to expand their supply chain.