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🚀 India’s Oil Shield: How Puri Plans to Beat Sanctions & Keep Fuelling Up! 🛢️

TL;DR:  Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says India won’t face any fuel shortage even if Russian oil is hit by secondary sanctions ✌️ India expanded its oil import list from 27 to 40 countries 🌍 and beefing up its own oil exploration 🛠️ If need be, IOC will revert to pre‑Ukraine sourcing when Russian oil was just ~2% of imports. #EnergySecurity #NoPressure

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😎 What’s Up?

Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri spoke at Urja Varta 2025 in New Delhi and made it loud and clear: India isn’t sweating over the US or NATO possibly slapping sanctions on Russian oil buyers. He confidently said India is all set to pivot if needed. 🇮🇳

🌐 Diversify or Die

  • Earlier, India used to import oil from about 27 countries, but that count has now jumped to 40. That includes new entries like Guyana, plus stepped-up buys from Brazil and Canada.

  • Private refineries like Reliance and Nayara picked up half of Russia's oil in H1 2025, boosting import share slightly. Russia still leads with ~35% of total imports.

🔄 Back‑Up Plan (IOC Style)

  • The state-run Indian Oil Corp (IOC) says its fallback plan is simple: return to the pre‑Ukraine sourcing model. Back then, Russian crude made up under 2% of our imports, and that system worked just fine.

📈 Price Alert

  • Puri also warned that cutting off Russian oil without immediate backup could skyrocket global crude to $130–$140 per barrel. But he said India’s own strategy would keep things stable at home.

  • Plus, with more sourcing options and ramped-up domestic exploration, India is pushing for long-term energy independence.

🗣️ Why This Matters for You

  • Fuel Prices: If Puri’s plan works, petrol and diesel prices in India might stay under control—we won’t pinch the pocket too badly.

  • Energy Sovereignty: India flexing its procurement muscles sends a signal: we decide our own path without foreign pressure.

  • Geopolitical Leverage: Being able to shift suppliers makes India less dependent on any single power or region.

🪧 MediaFx People’s View

This move by Puri is a breath of fresh air for the working class! 🙌 More fuel supply options mean less chance of sudden price hikes that hurt everyday folks. By ramping up our own exploration and cutting dependency, India is showing real backbone—prioritising affordable energy over geopolitical ultimatums. It’s about lifting people’s burden, not filling political purse-strings.

🙋‍♀️ What Do You Think?

Jump into the convo! 👇

  • Will switching from Russian oil really save us cash at the pump?

  • What other bold moves should India make to protect energy access for the common man?

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