Faced with Trump’s threats, India says it will not stop purchasing Russian oil

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00:00President Trump has warned India to cut off oil imports from Russia or face tariff hikes,

00:04but the fallout could hit everyday Americans at the gas pump.

00:07Despite threats from President Trump to hit India with a 25% tariff and extra penalties,

00:12India says it won't stop buying oil from Russia.

00:14Why?

00:14Because they're locked into long-term contracts and need affordable energy.

00:18India's foreign ministry says decisions are based on price, logistics, and global conditions,

00:23not politics.

00:24Trump claims India is Russia's biggest energy buyer and wants to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

00:29But India's stance is clear.

00:31It's the world's third largest energy consumer and has to keep its economy running.

00:35Now all of this matters because shifts in global oil alliances can ripple through gas prices at home,

00:40meaning what India decides today could impact Americans at the pump tomorrow.

00:44So while Trump is under the impression that the ultimatum is going his way,

00:47Indian officials say otherwise.

00:49But what do you think?

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