{"id":1393,"date":"2025-09-25T07:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/?p=1393"},"modified":"2025-09-25T07:47:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:47:44","slug":"us-offers-american-alternative-to-oil-tries-to-dictate-india-yet-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsraise.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/us-offers-american-alternative-to-oil-tries-to-dictate-india-yet-again\/","title":{"rendered":"US Offers American Alternative to Oil; Tries to Dictate India Yet Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christopher Wright, US’s Energy Secretary and a senior US official, recently reiterated Washington\u2019s concerns over India\u2019s continued imports of discounted Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine war. <\/em><\/h2>\n

While acknowledging India<\/a> as a strategic partner, he cautioned that New Delhi\u2019s purchases indirectly fund Moscow\u2019s military campaign and suggested that India turn to alternative suppliers, including the United States.<\/p>\n

Speaking at a press briefing, Wright stressed that the US does not seek to punish India<\/a> but wants to see an end to the conflict in Ukraine. \u201cIndia buys Russian oil<\/a> because it is cheaper. Nobody else wants to buy it, so Russia<\/a> has to sell at a discount. India has made the trade-off to buy cheaper oil while looking the other way, which unfortunately means giving money to a leader who is murdering thousands every week,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Oil Purchases at the Heart of Tensions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to Wright, Washington would prefer New Delhi to reduce its reliance on Moscow and diversify its energy sources. \u201cYou can buy oil from every nation on earth, just not Russia. That\u2019s our position. America has oil to sell, and so does everybody else. We don\u2019t want to punish India\u2014we want to end the war and deepen our relations,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

His remarks come in the wake of US President Donald Trump\u2019s announcement<\/a> of a 50% tariff on Indian goods, half of which he justified as a penalty for India\u2019s decision to import Russian oil. Trump also accused India, along with China and Turkey, of being the \u201cprimary funders\u201d of Russia\u2019s war machine during his address at the United Nations General Assembly earlier this week.<\/p>\n

Despite the sharp criticism, Wright emphasized his admiration for India and his desire to see energy trade expand between the two nations. \u201cI am a huge fan of India. We love India and look forward to more energy partnerships. But India is caught up in the middle of another issue\u2014the war in Ukraine. President Trump\u2019s greatest passion is peace, and Russian oil sales to India, China, and Turkiye are helping fund that brutal conflic<\/em>t,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

\"Christopher<\/p>\n

India\u2019s Stand on Russian Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n

India has repeatedly defended its energy trade with Russia, stating that its purchases are based purely on market dynamics and national interest. New Delhi argues that discounted oil from Russia helps stabilize domestic prices and shield its economy from global volatility. Indian officials have also underlined that Europe, until recently, remained a major buyer of Russian energy, and that singling out India is unfair.<\/p>\n

Why the US is Dictating India\u2019s Choices?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Analysts believe Washington\u2019s insistence on curbing Russian oil imports<\/a> is as much about geopolitics as it is about economics. The US wants to cut Moscow\u2019s revenue streams while simultaneously positioning itself as a major energy supplier to India\u2019s growing market.<\/a> Critics in India, however, view these statements as an attempt by Washington to dictate sovereign policy choices. They argue that energy security for a developing nation cannot be compromised at the behest of global power politics.<\/p>\n

Despite the friction, trade negotiations between India and the US are back on track<\/a>. Both sides are keen to expand cooperation in clean energy, defense, and technology. Yet, the question of Russian oil continues to be a point of contention, highlighting the complex balance India must maintain between its economic needs, foreign policy independence, and its growing strategic ties with Washington.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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