India has turned down an offer from Russia to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) due to US sanctions, despite facing an energy supply crunch exacerbated by tensions in the Middle East. A tanker, the Kunpeng, which was supposed to deliver LNG from Russia's Portovaya plant to the Dahej LNG import terminal in western India, is currently stranded near Singapore without a clear destination. This situation arises as India, the world's third-largest oil importer, seeks to navigate the complexities of energy security while adhering to international sanctions. During a meeting on April 30, India's Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed Russia's Deputy Energy Minister Pavel Sorokin of India's decision. While India continues to import Russian crude oil, aided by a temporary waiver of US sanctions, it remains cautious about LNG purchases due to the higher compliance risks associated with tracking these shipments. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to increased US sanctions on Russian LNG exports, complicating India's energy strategy further. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to conserve fuel and limit imports as the country grapples with rising energy demands.