⛽💥 “BJP’s oil Gamble: Who’s Cashing In on Cheap Russian Crude—And Who’s Left Paying America’s 50% Tariff?”
The bjp government often boasts about its “energy diplomacy” in buying discounted Russian oil. But behind the flashy headlines, the truth is messier. The cheap oil story isn’t what it seems—and ordinary indians may be paying the hidden price. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Yes, india Buys Cheap Russian Oil
After Western sanctions, russia turned to india as a major buyer. India’s oil imports from russia skyrocketed, with refiners purchasing crude at a discount. bjp spins this as a “masterstroke”—but where are the benefits for the aam aadmi?
2. Refiners, Not Citizens, Reap the Profits
Private oil refiners and select corporates are the real winners. They buy cheap Russian crude, refine it, and often sell it abroad at higher global rates. The gains don’t translate into lower petrol, diesel, or LPG prices for common Indians.
3. America’s 50% Tariff Hits Back
The U.S. recently imposed a 50% tariff on Russian-origin oil products routed through third countries—including India. So, while the BJP’s “global trader” dream looked rosy, now india risks becoming collateral damage in Washington’s economic war.
4. Indians Still Pay World’s Highest Fuel Taxes
Despite “discounted crude,” indians continue paying exorbitant taxes on petrol and diesel. The government’s excise duties fill the BJP’s coffers, while citizens get zero relief. Cheap Russian oil = fat profits for corporations + tax revenue for the government, but no savings at the pump.
5. Geopolitics Over People’s Pockets
bjp frames this as “India’s strategic independence.” But in reality, it’s about balancing between moscow and Washington. The common man’s fuel bill is sacrificed for global posturing.
6. Tariffs Mean Trouble Ahead
With America’s 50% tariff, india risks losing export markets. Refiners may face reduced margins, which could eventually squeeze domestic supply too. Who suffers in the end? The ordinary consumer—again.
7. Crony Capitalists Laugh All the Way to the Bank
The story is simple: cheap oil is bought in, profits pocketed by a few, exported abroad, and ordinary citizens left footing the bill through high fuel taxes. The “cheap oil” narrative is a crony capitalist jackpot dressed up as nationalist policy.
⚡ Knockout Punch:
bjp claims victory with “cheap Russian oil,” but the reality is brutal: corporates profit, America retaliates, and indian citizens keep bleeding at the pump. The oil may be Russian, but the pain is 100% Indian.
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