economy
March 8, 2026
India says it doesn’t need US permission to buy Russian oil
India will continue to purchase Russian oil regardless of external pressure, New Delhi has said
TL;DR
- India asserts it does not need US or any other nation's permission to buy Russian oil.
- Russia continues to be India's largest supplier of crude oil.
- India's energy policy prioritizes affordability, availability, and sustainability.
- Previous US pressure to halt Russian oil imports has not affected India's policy.
- India has significantly increased oil imports from Russia since 2022.
- US attempts to link trade talks to India's oil purchasing decisions are noted.
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