It is reported by Reuters, citing sources.
The Indian oil corporation IOC, in the framework of the latest tender, refused to buy a number of high-sulfur grades of oil - which contain more sulfur and heavy hydrocarbons.
As noted, in particular, Das, Eugene Island, Thunder Horse, as well as Russian Urals oil was excluded from the purchase list.
Earlier, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the United States is urging India not to expand its energy imports from Russia.