Russian Media Says ‘Indian Govt Did Not Ask Refineries To Stop Buying Oil From Moscow’

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Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 14:33 IST

After Trump claimed India might have stopped buying Russian oil, reports have surfaced, claiming that New Delhi has not issued any such instructions to refineries.

India continues to buy Russian oil (Reuters Image)

Amid Donald Trump’s criticism of New Delhi’s energy ties with Moscow, the Russian media reported that the Government of India has not issued any instructions to refineries in the country to stop their purchase of oil from Russia or explore other suppliers.

“The government did not ask refineries to stop buying Russian oil," news agency TASS reported, citing a governmental source.

“No instructions were also given regarding oil imports from other sources instead of Russia," the source added.

Earlier in the day, news agency ANI reported, citing sources, that the Indian oil refiners continue to source oil from Russian suppliers.

“Their supply decisions are guided by price, grade of crude, inventories, logistics, and other economic factors," sources told ANI.

The latest developments come as US President Trump said on Friday (local time) that he had “heard" India was going to stop buying oil from Russia, describing the reported move as “a good step".

However, he added that he was unaware if it was true.

“I understand that India is no longer going to be buying oil from Russia. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if that’s right or not. That is a good step. We will see what happens," Trump told reporters.

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