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  India's Russian oil imports jump 39% in June; US shipments fall | List of top suppliers

  India | June 21, 2026 23:17 IST

  The latest import figures reflect India’s continued efforts to diversify its energy sources. Russian crude has remained attractive due to competitive pricing, while increased purchases from the UAE helped refiners manage supply risks linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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  India ramps up Russian oil imports, becomes world's second-largest buyer | CREA shares data

  India | June 14, 2026 8:33 IST

  CREA added that despite the European Union’s ban on imports of oil products refined from Russian crude from 21 January 2026, some shipments still reached EU ports in May. Ten consignments of oil products from refineries using Russian crude were reportedly unloaded.

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  US extends sanctions waiver on Russian crude oil by 30 days amid stalled peace talks with Iran

  World | May 19, 2026 6:40 IST

  The US has extended its sanctions waiver for Russian oil already at sea, offering relief until June 17. Meanwhile, India reiterated that its crude sourcing from Russia remains unaffected by American exemptions and will continue based on commercial viability.

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  India confirms continued Russian oil imports despite end of US waiver, dismisses shortage concerns

  India | May 18, 2026 23:40 IST

  Speaking at a media briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, underlined that India’s oil purchases from Russia have remained steady throughout different phases of the waiver system.

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  US makes a U-turn, renews sanction waiver to allow nations buy Russian oil; relief for India

  World | April 18, 2026 8:26 IST

  On late Friday night, the US Treasury Department posted the license on its website, renewing the sanction waiver for countries, allowing them to procure Russian oil from vessels at sea. This move will provide a relief to many countries, including India.

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  Russian oil tankers bound for China divert to India amid West Asia war turmoil, claims report

  World | March 18, 2026 15:07 IST

  Russia's crude shipments are increasingly diverting towards India as refiners here outbid Chinese buyers for discounted Urals oil. Tanker-tracking data shows several vessels, including Aqua Titan, reversing course mid-voyage after India received temporary US approval to ramp up Russian imports.

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  Trump takes steps to ease sanctions on Russian oil as crude prices surge during Iran war

  World | March 13, 2026 7:42 IST

  Trump signalled earlier this week that he would take further action to ease restrictions on sanctioned oil to help make for the loss of oil flowing on the market because of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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  'To take a little pressure off': Trump on US granting 30-day waiver to India to buy Russian oil

  World | March 08, 2026 10:17 IST

  The US announced a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil. The move from the US comes as President Trump seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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  'India never depended on any country's permission': Centre on US waiver on Russian oil purchase

  India | March 07, 2026 17:31 IST

  India also confirmed that it continues to import Russian oil, citing a temporary waiver granted by the United States due to the war in the Middle East. The Centre said New Delhi does not require permission from any country to make such purchases.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 6, 2026

  India | March 06, 2026 20:25 IST

  Last year, Trump imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its purchase of cheap Russian oil. However, it was removed after a trade deal between India and the US.

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  In big relief, India gets 30-day waiver from US to buy Russian oil amid conflict in Middle East

  India | March 06, 2026 7:29 IST

  The move from the US comes as President Trump seeks to stabilise global energy markets amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

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  'No reason to believe India's stance on Russian oil imports has changed': Moscow rebuts US claims

  World | February 19, 2026 7:53 IST

  Russia affirmed that the benefits from its oil trade with India are advantageous to the global markets and that it has no reason to believe that New Delhi has stopped its imports under pressure from the US.

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  India's Russia imports down 40% in January, crude oil hit hardest

  India | February 18, 2026 11:07 IST

  India’s merchandise imports from Russia have reportedly plunged by around 40 percent in January, mainly because Indian refiners drastically reduced their crude oil purchases.

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  'India very much wedded to strategic autonomy': Jaishankar after US claim on Russian oil imports

  India | February 15, 2026 7:32 IST

  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's remarks came against the backdrop of the US claim that India has agreed to stop importing Russian crude oil.

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  Lavrov refutes Trump's claim, says no one except him said India intends to stop buying Russian oil

  World | February 11, 2026 23:48 IST

  “No one except Trump has stated that India intends to stop purchasing Russian oil,” Lavrov stressed. According to him, there are no grounds to believe that Russian-Indian agreements are under any risk.

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  US lifts additional 25% tariff on Indian goods following historic trade deal

  World | February 07, 2026 9:43 IST

  In August last year, the US imposed 25 per cent reciprocal tariffs on goods from India. Besides, India attracted an additional 25 per cent levy over its purchase of Russian crude oil.

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  'India free to buy oil from any country': Russia after Trump's Venezuelan oil talks with New Delhi

  World | February 05, 2026 7:19 IST

  Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about US President Donald Trump's claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to stop buying Russian oil and switch to purchasing crude from the United States and, potentially, from Venezuela.

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  'We are convinced…': Russia stands firm with India on energy ties as US seeks curbs in trade deal

  World | February 04, 2026 20:29 IST

  Trump on Monday declared a trade deal with India and reduced tariffs on New Delhi to 18 per cent after holding a telephonic conversation with PM Modi. He also said PM Modi has agreed to stop buying oil from Russia.

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  India 'stopped' buying Russian oil after Trump's 25% tariff, claims US Treasury Secretary

  World | January 21, 2026 21:51 IST

  Notably, the US President announced a cumulative 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, 25 per cent of which was specifically linked to India’s procurement of Russian energy supplies.

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  US to impose 500% tariff on India and China for Russian oil purchase? Bill gets Trump's nod

  World | January 08, 2026 12:09 IST

  The bill, chiefly written by Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., allows the administration to impose tariffs and secondary sanctions on countries that purchase Russia's oil, gas, uranium and other exports.