New DelhiOil from Russia made up over half India’s July imports.
A new US law threatens 100% tariffs on countries buying that crude.
The tariff, not a direct sanction, would tax unrelated Indian exports like textiles over refiners’ oil purchases.
New Delhi says it will protect its energy security and trade interests.
How each outlet framed it
- News18
- foregrounds India's 40%+ Russian crude dependence (July >50%), implications for India-US trade talks and energy security
Sources: News18