India will continue purchasing oil from Russia despite warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened punitive measures, including tariffs, against countries buying Russian energy. *The New York Times* reported on Saturday, August 2, 2025, citing multiple senior Indian officials, that India has no plans to alter its energy procurement strategy.
Reuters sought comments from the White House, India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, but received no response from any of these entities.
On Friday, Trump claimed during a press briefing that he had been informed India would cease buying Russian oil, describing it as a positive development. However, the *New York Times* report the following day contradicted his statement. Two senior Indian officials confirmed that the country’s energy policy remains unchanged, with no directive issued to state-owned oil companies to stop importing Russian crude.
This follows a Reuters report last week suggesting that India’s state-run refineries had paused Russian oil purchases, creating confusion about India’s stance. On July 14, Trump had warned that countries continuing to buy Russian oil could face a 100% tariff unless Russia negotiates a peace deal with Ukraine.
Russia is a key supplier of India’s oil, accounting for roughly 35% of the country’s annual oil imports, making it one of New Delhi’s largest energy partners. India’s decision to maintain these imports underscores its prioritization of energy security amid geopolitical tensions.
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