... asserts that it has no intention of halting imports of Russian oil, which are vital for the country's energy security. Traditional suppliers from the Middle East redirected their main oil volumes to the European market following the onset of the Ukrainian crisis, thus necessitating that New Delhi seek alternative sources. Furthermore, Indian officials emphasize that the Western states that now condemn India continue to cooperate with Russia in various domains. According to officials, the U.S. and the EU ...

... Indian Ministry of External Affairs publicly stated that purchases from Russia are driven by forced circumstances: traditional suppliers to India from the Middle East redirected major volumes of oil to the European market post the onset of the Ukrainian crisis, leaving New Delhi with the necessity to seek alternatives. Furthermore, Indian officials emphasized that those very Western nations condemning India continue to collaborate with Russia across various domains. Such actions have been labeled as ...

... assessing the potential impact of restrictions on the revenues of oil companies , while agrarians and transporters are hoping for a prompt reduction in gasoline and diesel prices domestically. The government, in turn, signals that it will not allow a fuel crisis: additional tools, such as subsidizing fuel transportation to remote regions or temporarily reducing excise taxes, may be activated if necessary. Coal Industry: Record Production and Controlled Demand The global coal sector continues to remain ...

... values. According to the IEA, wholesale gas prices in Europe in 2025–2026 will remain above $400 per 1,000 cubic meters due to structural market factors — distinctly higher than historical norms, yet substantially lower than the extremes of the crisis period. Overall, the record filling of gas storage facilities reduces the likelihood of sharp price spikes this winter, which is positively perceived by investors and industrial gas consumers. At the same time, market participants are closely monitoring ...

... weakened dampener. Concurrently, high oil prices sustain the revenues of oil companies, partly compensating for their limitations in the domestic fuel market. Gas. The natural gas market follows its own trends. European gas prices stabilized in 2025 after crisis peaks in 2022, and domestic Russian prices remain comparatively low for end consumers due to state regulation. Therefore, the increase in gasoline prices is not directly connected to gas prices. However, gas plays a role as an alternative energy ...