Sumit Ritolia
Sumit Ritolia is a leading research analyst specializing in refining and modeling at Kpler, a data and analytics company. He has recently been in the news for commenting on the significant rise in Russian oil shipments to India, noting that the economic situation remains appealing for Indian refiners amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions affecting global oil markets.
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Sumit Ritolia is a lead research analyst at Kpler who discussed the potential redirection of Russian crude oil to Indian ports.
US allows India to buy Russian oil during US-Israel war with Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06Sumit Ritolia is the Lead Research Analyst at Kpler and highlights the vulnerability of India's LPG supply due to escalating Middle East tensions.
Middle East on the boil after Khamenei’s death: What does it mean for India’s trade, exports, crude oil & LPG supply?
India· 2026-03-01
Sumit Ritolia is a Lead Research Analyst at Kpler who discusses the implications of the Strait of Hormuz closure on India's oil imports.
US-Israel strikes on Iran: How will India be hit by Strait of Hormuz closure? ExplainedIndia· 2026-03-01Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining and Modeling at Kpler sees no immediate reduction since contracts are already in place.
Trump removes 25% penal tariff: What happens if India stops buying Russian crude oil?India· 2026-02-08
Sumit Ritolia is an oil analyst who predicted that Indian businesses might take a year to reduce dependence on traditional oil suppliers.
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Vietnam· 2026-02-03
According to Sumit Ritolia, lead analyst for refining and modeling at Kpler, December volumes are expected to range between 1 to 1.2 million barrels per day.
Trump sanctions impact: India’s crude oil imports from Russia set to hit 4-year low; but how long will the drop last?India· 2025-12-06
Sumit Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst, Refining and Modelling at Kpler, discusses the impact of US sanctions on Russian oil firms.
Trump sanctions take effect today: Will India stop buying Russian crude oil? Yes — and no.India· 2025-11-21
Kpler's global analyst Sumit Ritolia indicated that the Rosneft agreement might introduce some near-term friction, especially from a compliance standpoint for RIL.
Trump hits bull’s eye with US sanctions? Why India, China may stop buying Russian oil - explainedIndia· 2025-10-26
Sumit Ritolia, analyst at global real-time data and analytics provider Kpler, discussed the potential operational impact on state-run refiners.
Reliance, PSU refineries look to suspend Russian oil imports on US curbsIndia· 2025-10-24According to Kpler's energy analyst Sumit Ritolia, 'Exports should stay firm, and European buyers may accelerate liftings of gasoil (diesel).'
Indian refiners jumping at chance: How Ukraine attacks on Russia’s refineries are indirectly benefiting India’s crude buys - explainedIndia· 2025-09-15
Sumit Ritolia provided insights on the surge in diesel exports to Europe.
EU ban impact: India’s diesel exports to Europe skyrocket; 137% surge in August shipmentsIndia· 2025-09-05
Sumit Ritolia from Kpler commented on India's reliance on Russian crude.
Trade war: India's Russian oil imports set to rise; move comes after US slaps 50% tariffIndia· 2025-08-28Ritolia stated that Russian crude remains key in India's energy basket.
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Costa Rica· 2025-08-25Sumit Ritolia described the situation regarding India's oil imports as 'a squeeze from both ends'.
India buying Russian oil an ‘irritant’ for Trump administration! How much crude does India get from Russia & will it stop after US penalty warning? Top 10 pointsIndia· 2025-08-03Ritolia, Lead Research Analyst at Kpler, termed the situation as 'a squeeze from both ends'.
India faces $9–11 billion oil bill spike: Pivot from Russian crude after Trump's 'penalty' could hit margins- What analysts sayIndia· 2025-08-03Sumit Ritolia is a leading research analyst at Kpler specializing in refining and modeling.
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Hungary· 2025-04-23