Days after Rubio's visit, Centre says 'under no pressure' to stop buying Russian oil
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India is not under pressure to stop purchasing Russian oil, emphasizing that energy procurement is driven by commercial interests and energy security. This follows a visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who discussed India's energy diversification strategies.
Why it matters
The statement clarifies India's geopolitical stance on energy imports amidst international sanctions and shifting global alliances.
NEW DELHI: Union petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that India was not under any pressure to stop buying Russian oil.During an interaction at the 29th Energy Technology and Innovation Meet, Puri said Indian refiners would purchase crude from suppliers offering the most competitive prices as the country prioritises energy security amid global market uncertainties."I have never felt any pressure," Puri said during the interaction at the 29th Energy Technology and Innovation Meet, which began here on Tuesday."India was not particularly buying Russian oil at present, but the decisions in this regard were guided by commercial considerations rather than pressure from any country," he added."At the point of negotiation, whoever is supplying a particular grade, we will buy from them.
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