Foreign Secy: India's Energy Policy Prioritizes National Interest, Not Single Source

• Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated India's energy import policy is guided by national interest, consumer affordability, and supply security.
• India, a major net importer of oil and gas, must prioritize stable and affordable energy supplies due to 80-85% import dependency.
• India's strategy is to diversify energy sources, not rely on any single supplier, to enhance energy security.
• Availability, fair pricing, and reliability are key drivers; actual sourcing decisions are made by public and private companies based on market conditions.
• Remarks follow US President Donald Trump's claim that India would halt Russian oil purchases after an India-US trade deal, which New Delhi has not explicitly confirmed.