China surpasses India as world's largest crude oil importer

China surpasses India as world's largest crude oil importer

Daily Current Affairs   /   China surpasses India as world's largest crude oil importer

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Business and economics Published on: April 10 2024

Share on facebook
  • According to the report by energy cargo tracker 'Vortexa', China overtook India to become the leading importer of Russian crude with 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in March 2024 through sea routes.
  • In March 2024, total crude oil imports for India rose to 4.89 million bpd, up from 4.41 million bpd the previous month.
  • Apart from China, India also imports crude oil from other countries, such as Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
  • The 'Vortexa' report pointed out that China removed India from importing major Russian crude in March 2024.
  • India has imported crude oil from China and other countries as well as from other regions, which deals with different quality and delivery price.
Recent Post's
  • India will observe the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day on January 14, 2026, to honour the bravery and service of ex-servicemen.

    Read More....
  • The I&B Ministry collaborated with Netflix to launch “Inspiring Innovators – Naya Bharat Ki Nayi Pehchaan” to promote creative skills and meaningful storytelling.

    Read More....
  • The Department of Posts successfully delivered its first ONDC online order on January 15, 2026, as a logistics service provider.

    Read More....
  • India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration to boost cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during the “Blue Food Security: Sea the Future 2026” summit.

    Read More....
  • Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump, who plans to keep it.

    Read More....
  • NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index 2024 to evaluate India’s States and UTs on export readiness and competitiveness.

    Read More....
  • Berkeley Earth reported that 2025 was the warmest La Niña year ever recorded, despite global cooling usually associated with La Niña.

    Read More....
  • American biologist Toby Kiers won the Tyler Prize for her research on underground fungal networks critical for ecosystem and carbon regulation.

    Read More....
  • Australian bowler Mitchell Starc was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for December 2025 for his outstanding performance in the Ashes series.

    Read More....
  • South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt was named ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December 2025 for her record-breaking performances against Ireland.

    Read More....