Why the US says India can buy Russian oil again
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration has issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil amid global supply concerns caused by recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, marking a temporary policy shift from its previous stance pressuring India to stop buying Russian oil.
- This waiver permits Indian companies to receive Russian crude and petroleum products already loaded onto vessels before March 5, aiming to alleviate supply disruptions and high oil prices without significantly benefiting the Russian government financially.
- India, the world's third-largest crude importer, had reduced its Russian oil purchases earlier in 2025 due to US pressure and low global oil prices, but the current geopolitical tensions and supply risks through the Strait of Hormuz have made the waiver a critical relief for its refiners.
- Analysts suggest
