‘Never depended on permission’: Govt official on India buying Russian oil

 India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent US waiver on Russian oil purchases merely eases trade, not dictates policy. Officials confirm secure fuel supplies with ample buffer stocks, highlighting India’s diversified sourcing from around 40 nations, ensuring citizen interests remain paramount. India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent US waiver on Russian oil purchases merely eases trade, not dictates policy. Officials confirm secure fuel supplies with ample buffer stocks, highlighting India’s diversified sourcing from around 40 nations, ensuring citizen interests remain paramount.