India will continue to buy Russian oil despite US tariffs, finance minister says
India, the world's third-largest oil consumer, sources nearly 40% of its crude from Russia due to cost and logistics despite U.S. tariffs and diplomatic pressures, officials said.
- India will continue to buy Russian oil as long as it is economically justified, despite U.S. pressure and tariffs.
- Indian ministers have stated that importing Russian oil helps stabilize global prices and India has not broken any rules.
- The U.S. has urged India to stop buying Russian oil and instead resume trade talks with Washington.
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