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U.S. Grants 30-Day Waiver for Indian Oil Imports

3/6/2026

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  • The U.S. Treasury Department issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to buy Russian oil stranded at sea.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described it as temporary to keep oil flowing amid the Middle East conflict.
  • India has reduced Russian imports and seeks more purchases from the United States and Gulf nations, with refiners buying around 20 million barrels.