'India Under No Pressure To Stop Buying Russian Oil': Minister Hardeep Puri
Indian Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India is not under pressure to stop purchasing Russian oil. He emphasized that procurement decisions are based on commercial competitiveness and energy security.
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India's energy policy and its stance on Russian oil imports are critical factors in global energy markets and geopolitical relations.
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday denied that India was under any pressure to stop buying Russian oil.Indian refiners would purchase crude from suppliers offering the most competitive prices as the country prioritises energy security amid global market uncertainties, he said.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."I have never felt any pressure," Puri said during an interaction at the 29th Energy Technology and Innovation Meet which began here on Tuesday."At the point of negotiation, whoever is supplying a particular grade, we will buy from them.
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