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India's Russian crude binge to continue after Trump waives new sanctions law

With a fresh sanctions waiver from the US, India is poised to sustain its current levels of Russian crude imports, having now surpassed China as the leading importer. The country's strategic embrace of discounted Russian oil has transformed its energy cost framework and prompted a rethink of crude sourcing tactics. Analysts anticipate that this trend will have lasting effects on India's import profile and overall economic dynamics.

17 Oct 2026 2:17 pm