Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said Tuesday at an industry event that India had faced no U.S. pressure to reduce Russian crude imports. Asked whether he had felt such pressure, Puri said, “I never felt anything.” He also said Middle East oil supplies were rising as the region could ship more cargoes.
WHO:Indian oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri
WHAT:Puri said India had faced no U.S. pressure to reduce Russian crude imports.
WHEN:Oct 27, 2026
WHERE:Goa, India
WHY:The reason for Puri's statement was not reported.
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