India’s government says it is closely monitoring a proposed U.S. bill that would impose a 100% tariff on Russian oil purchases. At a bi-weekly media briefing on July 17, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government is aware of the legislation and is keeping track of developments. Both reports describe the same statement from the MEA spokesperson, with no additional details provided on the bill’s progress, expected timing, or how it could affect India’s energy procurement. The MEA’s position, as reflected in the accounts, is limited to acknowledging awareness of the proposal and monitoring the situation as it evolves. The coverage does not include further comments from other Indian ministries, industry stakeholders, or U.S. officials, nor does it state any specific countermeasures. The reports therefore present the current stance as informational and observational, pending further legislative movement in the United States.