India Already Cut Russian Oil Imports by 50%, Says White House Official

US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI - India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been seen, as President Donald Trump's administration presses New Delhi and other nations to buy less Russian crude. Read more at straitstimes.com.

India Slashes Russian Oil Imports by Half After U.S. Talks - White House

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has become one of Moscow’s largest crude buyers, taking advantage of discounted oil despite Western sanctions. The United States has repeatedly urged New Delhi to reduce reliance on Russian supplies, framing it as both a geopolitical and economic issue tied to sanctions compliance and global stability. What Happened: A […] The post India Slashes Russian Oil Imports by Half After U.S. Talks – White House …

India already cut Russian oil imports by 50%, says White House official

US and India hold productive trade talks, with Indian refiners cutting Russian oil imports by 50%, White House official says.

Reuters: India reduced purchases of Russian oil by 50%: EADaily

EADaily, October 17th, 2025. Indian refineries have reduced imports of Russian oil by 50%, Reuters reports, citing a representative of the US White House. According to the official, this decision was made after negotiations between New Delhi and Washington on trade issues. He did not give any other details.

US says India halves Russian oil imports, sources say no cuts seen

WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India has halved its purchases of Russian oil, a White House official said, but Indian sources said no immediate reduction had been seen, as President Donald Trump’s administration presses New Delhi and other nations to buy less Russian crude. Russian oil is a main irritant for Trump in prolonged trade talks with India – half of his 50% tariffs on Indian goods are in retaliation for those purchases. His administra…