Despite economic sanctions on Russia and slamming India for buying crude oil from Moscow, the Donald Trump administration has urged New Delhi to purchase Russian oil. Those people who once accused India of fueling Russia's war machine and holding it responsible for the ongoing war have urged Delhi to buy Russian oil. Why did US allow India to buy Russian oil? India buys about 85% of its crude oil needs and consumes roughly 5.5 million barrels per day. It can now put pressure on India more vigorously for increasing imports of crude oil and LNG from US companies.

Source: dna March 09, 2026 11:52 UTC