The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.The reassurance comes at a time when several regions have witnessed increased demand for diesel during the harvesting season, leading to higher sales volumes at some retail outlets.
The outcome of the war in West Asia has sent India’s defence planners in a tizzy working out new plans, fast forwarding some as they work out new strategies which include guarding maritime chokepoints and readying drone forces for naval or distant wars in the future.
India's weekly crude imports collapsed from 25 million barrels in February to just 1.9 million barrels in the week ended March 6, as Middle East suppliers cut export volumes sharply.
Surjewala highlighted public statements by US officials, including Marco Rubio, who said India had committed to stop buying Russian oil as part of broader discussions tied to the trade framework. Rubio’s remarks came at the Munich Security Conference, where he said Washington had “gotten their commitment to stop buying additional Russian oil” following talks with Indian officials.
This development comes after US President Donald Trump claimed that India would stop buying oil from Russia, sparking controversy over the government's stance.
