India’s Russian Oil Imports Helped Stabilize Global Prices, Says Hardeep Puri

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that India’s purchase of Russian oil helped prevent a surge in global oil prices, averting a rise to $200 per barrel. Speaking at the ADIPEC, Puri explained that India’s decision stabilized the market amid geopolitical instability. He also defended the strategy, emphasizing that India secured the best deals for its citizens while ensuring energy affordability.