India slams global energy disruptions through sanctions, chokepoints
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticized the use of sanctions and trade chokepoints as tools to manipulate global energy prices. He urged G20 nations to prioritize market predictability and stability over geopolitical maneuvering.
Why it matters
This reflects India's strategic push for energy security and its resistance to Western-led sanctions that disrupt global supply chains.
Washington External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly disapproved of disruptions in global oil supplies through sanctions and chokepoints, saying deliberate attacks on energy trade and infrastructure were a calculated strategy to hold prices hostage. Mr. Jaishankar’s remarks at the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta on Friday (October 30, 2026) came amid American sanctions on the sale of Iranian oil and disruption to energy supplies from West Asia and the decision to lift sanctions on the sale of Russian diesel. Jaishankar hits out at U.S. tariffs, says India will not compromise on farmers' interests Jaishankar hits out at U.S. tariffs, says India will not compromise on farmers' interests The Minister argued that the tariff issue was being wrongly presented as an “oil dispute” Jaishankar hits out at U.S.
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