🇮🇳 India Sets Record Buying Russian Oil

India’s oil refiners hit a new high in August — buying 2M barrels/day of Russian crude. That makes Russia India’s #1 oil supplier now.

🇺🇸 But the U.S. isn’t happy.

After slapping a 25% tariff on Indian imports of Russian oil, White House adviser Peter Navarro called India’s move “opportunistic” and said it clashes with their push to be a strategic U.S. partner.

💬 He warned:

India’s funding of Russian energy “has to stop”

U.S. tech transfers will be harder while India “cozies up to Russia & China”

🇮🇳 India clapped back:

Says the oil is vital for energy security

India imports 80%+ of its crude

It’s the world’s 3rd largest oil consumer

Cheap Russian oil helps fight inflation

Tensions rising between Washington & New Delhi as both chase their own strategic goals.

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