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US Grants India 30-Day Waiver for Russian Oil

3/11/2026

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  • The United States granted India a temporary 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil already on ships, announced by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, to ensure energy supplies amid the Iran conflict.
  • The waiver applies to oil loaded before March 5 and is limited in scope, with officials saying it will not impact Russian oil revenues.
  • Indian companies quickly secured about 30 million barrels of Russian crude, paying premiums above Brent.