New Delhi: The United States has imposed an additional 25% tariff on India for buying crude oil from Russia. Despite this pressure, Moscow remains New Delhi’s largest oil supplier, though its share in Indian imports has declined in recent months. In September, Russia accounted for 33.9% of India’s total crude oil imports, down from 40% in April.

The United States, India’s largest trading partner, has been urging India to reduce and eventually stop purchases from Russia. The push is part of broader Western efforts to isolate Moscow following the Ukraine war.

India, however, continues to rely heavily on Russian oil, balancing strategic needs with global pressures. It imports massive quantities of crude oil and ranks third globally among crude oil importers.

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