Overview

• Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said engagements in New Delhi produced early signals from refiners about cutting Russian oil intake.
• His office credited sustained U.S. pressure during a two-week delegation to India, Pakistan and Nepal that sought energy and security cooperation.
• Reuters reporting pointed to the opposite trend, with Reliance and Rosneft-backed Nayara expected to lift September purchases on discounted Urals.
• The visit followed President Trump's 50% tariffs on Indian imports taking effect on August 27, with half the duties tied to India's oil trade with Russia.
• The delegation also reported progress on counterterrorism coordination in Pakistan and held intelligence briefings in Kathmandu.