Indian refiners’ ‘signalling’ plans to trim Russian oil imports after pressure, claims US Congressman after India visit

Amid tensions between the two countries after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on Indian imports, US Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, following a high-level intelligence visit to India, said that Indian refiners are signalling plans to cut their imports of Russian oil in response to “sustained US pressure.”

While in India, Fitzpatrick met with the Foreign Minister and National Security Advisors for a high-level strategic dialogue and led comprehensive oversight of U.S. Embassy operations in New Delhi, said an official statement of the Congressman. He conducted briefings with senior diplomatic officials, met with Marine Security Guards protecting U.S. personnel, and visited the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha—a spiritual and cultural institution with strong ties to Bucks and Montgomery counties.