Route Map of Russian Oil Import to India

This map illustrates the major transportation routes used for Russian oil exports to India. It highlights two key pathways: the traditional maritime route through the Mediterranean Sea, Suez Canal, Red Sea, and Arabian Sea to Mumbai, and the shorter International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The corridor connects Russia through cities such as St. Petersburg, Moscow, and Astrakhan, then passes via Baku and Iran to Bandar Abbas before reaching India. By combining rail, road, and sea transport, the INSTC significantly reduces travel distance and shipping time compared to the conventional Suez route. The map provides geographic context for strategic energy trade links between Russia, Iran, and India.