Denis Alipov, the Russian ambassador to India, said media reports that India had agreed to impose a cap on Russian oil prices were a hoax. He announced it on the broadcast of Solovyov Live, reports DEA News.
“Things like this happen regularly,” Alipov said.
Previously, Bloomberg, citing the source WroteIndia has decided not to violate the anti-Russian sanctions and to comply with the ceiling price of Russian oil. Indian officials discussed this issue in detail with the US and other G7 countries on the sidelines of the G20 summit. According to the agency, the government of India has asked banks and merchants to comply with sanctions requirements.
At the same time, Reuters, citing sources at the Indian Petroleum Ministry, WroteHe said India has no obligation to purchase Russian oil below the ceiling price, as it does not formally agree with the restriction imposed by the G7 member states, the European Union and Australia.