Foreign media: Indian refiners are avoiding Russian oil to promote a trade agreement with the United States.
The United States and India announced a trade framework on February 6, aimed at reducing tariffs and deepening economic cooperation. According to sources, major refiners such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Reliance Industries have refused to accept Russian crude oil supplies in March and April.
Although India has not officially announced a ban on importing Russian oil, Trump stated that India has committed to stopping direct or indirect imports of Russian oil, so he revoked the previously imposed 25% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil.
Data shows that India's imports of Russian oil have dropped to a very low proportion of 2025 levels, and Indian refiners are increasing oil purchases from the Middle East, Africa, and South America to replace Russian oil.
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