India is requesting weekly disclosures of Russian and U.S. oil purchases from refiners, aiming to secure a trade deal with Washington. This move comes as Russian oil imports are expected to fall below 1 million barrels per day, a decline from their June peak. The government seeks accurate data to present to the U.S. amidst ongoing trade negotiations.
India asks refiners for weekly Russian oil import data as it seeks US trade deal, sources say
