US Asked India To Buy Russian Oil In 2022, Then Imposed Tariffs: EAM Jaishankar

US Asked India To Buy Russian Oil In 2022, Then Imposed Tariffs: EAM Jaishankar

Last Updated:June 12, 2026, 08:10 IST S Jaishankar says India began buying cheaper Russian oil in 2022 at US request to stabilise global prices, rejects moralising and calls criticism hypocritical External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attends the Session III: Emerging Powers and the New Geopolitical Competition of the annual Kultaranta Talks at the Finnish President’s…

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भारत का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा तेल सप्लायर बना वेनेजुएला:  सऊदी-US पीछे छूटे; होर्मुज बंद होने के बाद भारतीय कंपनियों ने खरीद बढ़ाई

भारत का तीसरा सबसे बड़ा तेल सप्लायर बना वेनेजुएला: सऊदी-US पीछे छूटे; होर्मुज बंद होने के बाद भारतीय कंपनियों ने खरीद बढ़ाई

There has been turmoil in the global oil market after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. At a time when the oil supply of Middle East countries was affected, Venezuela has suddenly emerged as India’s third largest crude oil supplier. According to energy tracking data Kepler, Venezuela has overtaken both Saudi Arabia and the…

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India Sourcing Crude, LPG From Multiple Countries; Russia Among Options: MEA

India Sourcing Crude, LPG From Multiple Countries; Russia Among Options: MEA

Last Updated:March 19, 2026, 6:02 PM IST Ministry of External Affairs stressed securing global energy supplies, including from Russia. The Petroleum Ministry assured adequate crude supply and full refinery operations. Indian LPG vessel Shivalik arrives at LPG terminal Mundra Port. 2026. (Mundra Port via AP) India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday underlined the…

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Petrol and diesel will not be expensive in India: Government increased the supply of crude oil by 10% from the new route after the closure of Hormuz route.

Petrol and diesel will not be expensive in India: Government increased the supply of crude oil by 10% from the new route after the closure of Hormuz route.

Hindi News Business Hormuz Route Closed: New Route Crude Oil Supply Increased 10% | India Fuel Prices Stable New Delhi54 minutes ago copy link Due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East, the worry of rising prices of petrol and diesel in the country has ended. Because, after the closure of the Hormuz route,…

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India will be able to buy cheaper oil from Russia for 30 days: America gives special license till April 3, prices of petrol and diesel will not increase.

India will be able to buy cheaper oil from Russia for 30 days: America gives special license till April 3, prices of petrol and diesel will not increase.

The crisis of rising prices of petrol and diesel in India is over for the time being, because India has got the permission to buy crude oil from Russia at a cheaper price. For this, the US Treasury Department has announced to give 30 days special license to Indian refineries. This license will remain valid…

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India Draws Up Oil Contingency Plan Amid US-Iran Turmoil: Export Caps, Russian Crude, LPG Rationing

India Draws Up Oil Contingency Plan Amid US-Iran Turmoil: Export Caps, Russian Crude, LPG Rationing

Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 12:00 IST India imports nearly two-thirds of its LPG consumption, with 85–90% sourced from the Gulf region (Image/Reuters) India is weighing a series of contingency measures — including restricting petrol and diesel exports, ramping up crude purchases from Russia and introducing demand-management steps such as LPG rationing — to address potential…

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Unseen But Legal: How India Outsmarted Global Sanctions With Brilliant Maritime Strategy To Keep Russian Oil Flowing

Unseen But Legal: How India Outsmarted Global Sanctions With Brilliant Maritime Strategy To Keep Russian Oil Flowing

Russian Oil Import: In the wake of tightening global sanctions on Moscow, India devised a method to bring in discounted Russian crude oil without breaching international law or raising costs at home. The operation, carried out in international waters near the Gulf of Oman, saw Indian-linked tankers conduct discreet ship-to-ship (STS) transfers to secure the…

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