<h1>US Energy Secretary pushes expanded energy cooperation and trade with India amid tariff dispute over Russian oil purchases</h1> The US Energy Secretary said the United States seeks expanded energy cooperation with India across natural gas, coal, nuclear and clean cooking fuels, expressing strong support for increased bilateral trade. He acknowledged tensions arising from additional US tariffs on certain Indian purchases of Russian oil and framed the dispute in the context of efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, criticizing discounted Russian oil sales that fund the conflict. Indian officials have defended their energy procurement as driven by national interest and market dynamics, including purchases made after sanctions on Russia.