The report said India has imported Russian crude at an average of around 60 million barrels per month since the conflict began
Brent crude futures for November rose USD 1.14, or 1.1 per cent, to USD 101.48 per barrel at 0317 GMT
India and China are the world's two largest crude oil importers, making developments in global oil supplies and prices particularly significant for both economies
The attacks followed recent Houthi advances along Yemen’s western coastline, including the capture of Perim Island at the entrance to the Red Sea
US crude rose 1.27 per cent to $102.68 a barrel, while Brent crude gained 1.21 per cent to $106.96 amid renewed concerns over oil supplies from the Middle East
Brent crude futures rose $3.21, or 3.1 per cent, to $107.82 a barrel by 1218 GMT, after touching an intraday high of $108.65
Oil movements through the region have continued despite the conflict, but further attacks on tankers or infrastructure could increase the risk of more significant disruptions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) had previously expected global coal consumption to decline slightly this year
MRPL separately plans to operate its refinery at more than 100 per cent capacity until March next year
The latest increase followed fresh military action involving the US and Iran as well as attacks by Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia, adding to uncertainty over energy supplies from the region
Iran on Monday threatened retaliation against further US attacks on its assets. The warning followed strikes between the two sides over the weekend, with no diplomatic breakthrough reported
Brent crude futures rose $2.11, or 2.40 per cent, to $90.20 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained $1.89, or 2.27 per cent, to $85.30 a barrel
Brent crude futures fell 0.7 per cent to $87.24 a barrel in early trade, marking a fourth consecutive session of losses
Crude prices have risen more than 50 per cent this year as the six-month conflict between the US and Iran has disrupted shipments of crude oil and refined petroleum products from the Middle East
Both benchmarks had settled more than $1 higher on Tuesday, reaching their highest closing levels since July 31
