US President Donald Trump has once again found himself at the center of controversy after making a false claim involving India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump asserted that Modi had assured him India would stop buying oil from Russia. However, within hours, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) dismissed his statement, clarifying that no such conversation had taken place between the two leaders.

In official statement, the MEA reiterated that India’s energy policy prioritizes affordable prices and secure supply chains, factors that guide its oil imports. Despite US pressure and higher tariffs, India continues to import discounted crude from Russia, which remains significantly cheaper, about USD 63 per barrel compared to $83 from the United States.

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