Russia & India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

Russia: Russia benefits from India's continued purchases of its crude oil, maintaining a significant market for its exports amidst Western sanctions and potentially selling at a premium due to altered global oil dynamics.

India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, through its officials, has affirmed India's consistent policy of purchasing Russian oil based on commercial considerations, ensuring national energy security.

Russia: Russia has become a significant crude oil supplier to India, with imports rising sharply since 2022, providing an alternative source amid Middle East tensions.

India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed Indian oil refiners to prioritize critical gases for LPG production for households.

India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas: The India — Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas refuted misleading claims about India's Liquefied Petroleum Gas supply, assuring the public of stable supply through diversified procurement and increased domestic production. It also issued the LPG Control Order to maximize refinery yields.