India Rejects US Claims of Halving Russian Oil Imports
India has not requested refiners to cut imports of Russian crude oil, contrary to US claims.
Indian industry sources told Reuters that no cuts have been seen for November loadings, despite US statements that Indian refiners are reducing Russian supply.
US-Indian talks in Washington were productive and Indian refiners are already halving crude oil imports from Russia, a White House official said.
However, Indian sources deny this, stating that no such request has been made to cut imports.
- US claims India is halving Russian oil imports
- India denies making any such request to refiners
- No cuts seen in November loadings
Author's summary: India denies US claims of reducing Russian oil imports.