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BBC Hindi’s latest piece selectively uses the “five-day reserve” statistic to strip away context and manufacture a false narrative of energy insecurity in India.

The only thing more glaring here than the obvious lie that the US controls India’s oil purchases is the sheer hypocrisy of the US government to insinuate that their sanctions are a blessing for the world, and when they pretend to un-sanction their own sanctions, it is again for the benefit of the world.

Energy demand in India is growing at more than 5% annually.

Both arrested persons hail from West Bengal and were working as contract labourers.

The move is aimed to bear shocks that may arise from sudden and unexpected movements in global prices.