India's Russian oil imports surge as US tariff threat looms
India's dependence on Russian oil has increased significantly, creating vulnerabilities as the country confronts potential punitive US tariffs. New US legislation threatens 100% duties on nations importing Russian energy, directly targeting India's growing energy purchases from Moscow.
The development complicates New Delhi's efforts to diversify its energy sources and manage energy security. India has accelerated Russian oil imports in recent years, driven by competitive pricing and geopolitical considerations, but now faces pressure from US trade policy shifts.
