'India Never Told Not To Buy Russian Oil, No Issue With Sanctioned Crude': Hardeep Singh Puri
'India Never Told Not To Buy Russian Oil, No Issue With Sanctioned Crude': Hardeep Singh Puri Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 14:16 IST
'India Never Told Not To Buy Russian Oil, No Issue With Sanctioned Crude': Hardeep Singh Puri Published By, Last Updated: June 08, 2026, 14:16 IST Puri said India managed to keep fuel prices under control despite major global disruptions and challenges in energy supplies. Rapid Read Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri (File photo) Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said India was never told not to purchase Russian oil, and there was no issue with buying sanctioned crude.
Speaking to CNN-News18, Puri said India managed to keep fuel prices under control despite major global disruptions and challenges in energy supplies. He said India was importing energy from 41 countries and was keeping the price line at a minimum after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. More details to be added. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Aveek Banerjee Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18.
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