🛢️🔥 “UNREASONABLE!”: India Hits Back at US Over Oil Threat
- MediaFx
- Aug 5
- 2 min read
TL;DR:🇮🇳 India slams US criticism over Russian oil imports as “unjustified & unreasonable.”💥 US hinted at possible sanctions. India says: we’re buying cheap oil to protect our people!💰 Who gains? Common Indians! Who loses? Big Oil politics.
India vs US: The Oil Fire Heats Up 🚨On 5 August 2025, the Indian government sharply reacted to the US accusing India of "funding Putin's war" by buying discounted Russian oil. External Affairs Ministry hit back saying the US position is “unjustified, unfair, and unreasonable.”Washington had hinted that nations continuing Russian oil imports might face ‘consequences’.But Delhi isn’t backing down. "We are buying crude to meet the needs of our people, at the best price," an MEA official said.
Flashback: What’s the Oil Drama? Since Russia's Ukraine war began (Feb 2022), many Western countries cut ties with Russian oil.But India kept buying, arguing national interest comes first. Cheaper Russian oil has helped India keep petrol/diesel prices stable despite global chaos.And guess what? Even Europe still imports Russian LNG indirectly, while pointing fingers at India.
Who Wins? Who Cries? 😶 WINNERS:– Indian public → lower fuel costs = less burden on wallets – Indian economy → better control of inflation
❌ LOSERS:– US geopolitical control – Big Oil cartels losing monopoly profits 💸
What’s the Common Man’s Angle? A fuel price hike means more expensive veggies , Uber rides , even biryani !So when India buys discounted oil, it’s not about global politics—it’s about your auto fare not doubling.A Hyderabadi cabbie told MediaFx: “If they raise petrol ₹5, we’ll lose customers. Cheap Russian oil is saving our day!” Delhi's stand is about protecting our 1.4 billion people, not choosing sides in foreign wars.
MediaFx Take: Pragmatism Over Pressure India isn’t violating sanctions—it's balancing diplomacy with people’s daily needs.US should reflect on its own oil games (hello, Saudi deals? 👀)At the end of the day, India’s priority is not Washington's approval—it's affordable fuel for its youth, workers, and gig economy.
Let’s not forget: this is about sabki pocket, not sabka geopolitics. 🌍
