US issued 30-day waiver to allow Russian oil sale to India, US officials say

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UPDATED: Mar 6, 2026 05:39 IST

The United States has issued a temporary waiver allowing Russian oil cargoes currently stranded at sea to be sold to India, a move aimed at easing pressure on global oil markets amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Two senior US officials told Reuters on Thursday that Washington approved a 30-day waiver to allow the shipments to proceed despite existing restrictions tied to sanctions on Russia’s energy sector.

“The United States government has issued a temporary, 30-day waiver to allow for the sale of Russian oil currently stranded at sea to continue to India,” two senior U.S. officials told Reuters.

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Nitish Singh

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Mar 6, 2026 05:38 IST

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