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TopicOil sanctions

Topic: oil sanctions

‘If not India, someone else will buy Russian oil,’ says Russian envoy Alipov ahead of Trump deadline

Speaking at ThePrint’s 'Off the Cuff', Alipov said there is enough interest to purchase discounted Russian oil despite latest US sanctions on Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil.

‘Selective’ sanctions causing energy ‘market distortion’—Jaishankar’s subtle swipe at America

At East Asia Summit, external affairs minister hinted at UK, US and EU sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, saying ‘what is preached is not necessarily practised’.

Supply of cheap oil from Russia could be at risk as India searches for payment options

Ever since sanctions were imposed on Russia, India hasn’t been able to use US dollar to pay for oil. It is said to be looking at using dirhams & rupee, both of which have limitations.

Indian refiners wary of buying Russian oil after 5 Dec when EU sanctions take effect, says report

India & China had become Russia's biggest customers after the West shunned Russian oil following the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

Days after Jaishankar visit, US imposes first-ever sanction on Indian firm for oil trade with Iran

Mumbai-based Tibalaji Petrochem Pvt. Ltd. sanctioned for importing 'millions of dollars' worth' of petrochemical products from Iran and exporting them to China.

‘Follow Russia model, resume oil purchases’ — Iran asks India to ignore US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and PM Modi to hold bilateral meeting on sidelines of SCO Summit in which Iran will likely raise issue of India buying Russian oil despite sanctions.

Will US craft a new oil compact with Saudi Arabia? Joe Biden may have to eat his own words

Like many, India will be anxiously watching the US-Saudi Arabia summit in Jeddah—knowing its fate is tied to the decisions King Salman and Joe Biden make.

How US & allies’ potential sanctions on Russian oil & gas could hit life in Europe

Sanctions on energy imports from Russia could have complicated effects on oil & gas supply chains globally, and in Europe, living standards and economic activity could be impacted.

Why coronavirus is not a reason to lift sanctions on Iran

The US has already tried to make it easier for Iran to purchase or trade for medicine and hospital equipment since the pandemic started.

Yes, Iran was behind the Saudi Oil attack. What now?

The US and its allies are trying to keep Iran in check, and has tried to pressure Saudi Arabia to de-escalate, whereas Iran is pushing the Houthis to dig in.

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US strike on Iran’s key oil export island Kharg raises fears of wider supply disruption

President Trump said the US had bombed military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, but spared oil infrastructure.

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