India firm on Russian oil imports amid U.S. tariff threats







Despite mounting pressure and fresh tariff threats from the U.S., India has reaffirmed its decision to continue importing oil from Russia, citing long‑term contracts and economic necessity.

Indian government sources have confirmed that existing contracts for Russian crude remain active despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently imposed a 25% tariff on Indian exports and threatened sanctions on energy buyers. Officials stressed that the deals are locked in, and Russian oil remains exempt from direct sanctions. For India, maintaining supplies helps prevent global price spikes. Russia continues to supply about 35% of India’s oil needs.

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India will maintain Russian oil imports despite U.S. tariff threats, citing long‑term contracts and strategic necessity.