New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- Former senior diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on Thursday said India would continue to prioritise energy security and diversify its sources of supply amid the US Congress' passage of the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which gives US President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian energy.

Sajjanhar's remarks came after the Indian government said it was closely monitoring the development and reiterated that ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion people remained its priority. The Ministry of External Affairs said India would continue to pursue diversified sourcing based on evolving market dynamics and take necessary measures to protect ...