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India Demands Weekly Oil Purchase Reports Amid US Pressure

1/2/2026

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India is requesting weekly disclosures from refiners on oil purchases from Russia and the United States.
After the Ukraine war, India became the largest buyer of discounted Russian crude, drawing Western backlash.
U.S. tariffs on Indian goods rose last year over these purchases.
Despite pressure, India says Russian oil remains essential for its energy security.
Data show imports to India falling, expected to average under 1 million barrels per day.

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India is requesting weekly disclosures from refiners on oil purchases from Russia and the United States.
After the Ukraine war, India became the largest buyer of discounted Russian crude, drawing Western backlash.
U.S. tariffs on Indian goods rose last year over these purchases.
Despite pressure, India says Russian oil remains essential for its energy security.
Data show imports to India falling, expected to average under 1 million barrels per day.