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India says energy security for 1.4 billion people comes first after a U.S. bill raised the prospect of tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas.
The Ministry of External Affairs warned the move could affect bilateral ties and global energy markets.
Indian officials said policy choices will continue to follow market conditions and strategic autonomy.
One report says Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra called affordable energy a basic national responsibility.
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The reporting says India imports over 85 percent of its crude oil.
The articles also note that Russia supplies a significant share of Indian imports, making any disruption potentially important for trade and prices.