New Delhi, Sept. 6 -- India has increased spot purchases of crude oil from the United States and the United Arab Emirates this year, especially in August, to meet immediate energy needs amid growing geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariff pressure.

Market data and industry officials confirm that India recorded one of its highest import levels of U.S. and UAE crude in recent months.

The move comes after the U.S. administration sharply raised tariffs on Indian goods in late August 2025. Import duties were doubled from 25% to 50%, as Washington's response to New Delhi's continued imports of discounted Russian oil.

These sanctions are part of broader U.S. efforts to discourage countries from relying on Russian crude, which remains a key sour...