"Oil imports" refers to the purchase and transportation of oil from one country to another. When a country imports oil, it means they are buying oil from other countries rather than producing enough oil on their own. Full definition
The study said the carbon tax would lower pollution by 20 per cent by 2050 and prevent oil imports from rising. (macleans.ca)
To actually stop the growth of oil imports and potentially even reduce consumption, automakers have focused on developing cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. (calcars.org)
Reducing oil imports by one - third means using 3.7 million fewer barrels a day. (globalwarming.org)