India has not requested refiners to cut imports of Russian crude oil, contrary to U.S. claims.
Indian industry sources told Reuters that no cuts have been seen for November loadings, despite U.S. statements that India is halving its purchases.
U.S.-Indian talks in Washington this week were productive and Indian refiners are already halving crude oil imports from Russia, a White House official told Reuters.
However, Indian sources deny this, stating that no such request has been made to refiners.
Author's summary: India denies US claims of cutting Russian oil imports.