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Russia, Brent and Bharat: Its oil about economic sense

India's oil sourcing has dramatically shifted from the Gulf to include significant Russian imports, driven by discounts and geopolitical events. While refiners can adapt to supply changes, potential US pressure to halt Russian crude raises concerns about national sovereignty and economic implications, not physical shortages.

19 Feb 2026 10:50 pm