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House Passes Bill Authorizing 100% Russian Energy Tariffs

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 5:13 PM UTC · How we work

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Tariffs Raise Oil Prices

The House passed a bill on September 16, 2026 letting President Donald Trump impose up to 100 % tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India.
Critics say tariffs will raise oil prices and deprive the world’s poorest of affordable energy.
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 targets the five importers.
India’s foreign ministry pledged to protect trade while warning tariffs could damage bilateral ties.

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Bipartisan Energy Tariff Bill

House passed a bill Sept. 16, 2026 giving President Donald Trump to impose 100 % tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India.
Leaders, led by Senator Richard Blumenthal, warned India and China to ‘get their act together’ and cut energy reliance.
The bill passed the House 262-159, with 203 Republicans, 58 Democrats and one Independent supporting.
Democratic Representative Gregory Meeks said the bill gives the president excessive tariff authority.

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Critics warned that the 100 % tariff could push up global oil prices and jeopardize affordable energy for billions, hitting poorer consumers hardest, according to statements cited by the left-leaning sources.
Within this story's sources, this consequence appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Tariffs Raise Oil Prices

The House passed a bill on September 16, 2026 letting President Donald Trump impose up to 100 % tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India.
Critics say tariffs will raise oil prices and deprive the world’s poorest of affordable energy.
The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 targets the five importers.
India’s foreign ministry pledged to protect trade while warning tariffs could damage bilateral ties.

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