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India Resumes Iranian Oil Imports Amid U.S. Sanction Lift

4/4/2026

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On April 4, 2026, the Oil Ministry of India said refiners have resumed purchases of Iranian oil due to disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
India had not received Iranian crude since May 2019 due to U.S. sanctions.
The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil to address supply shortages.
India imported 44,000 metric tons of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from a sanctioned vessel that docked in Mangalore.

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On April 4, 2026, the Oil Ministry of India said refiners have resumed purchases of Iranian oil due to disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
India had not received Iranian crude since May 2019 due to U.S. sanctions.
The United States temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil to address supply shortages.
India imported 44,000 metric tons of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from a sanctioned vessel that docked in Mangalore.