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US Grants India 30-Day Waiver for Russian Oil Amid Middle East Conflict

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  • The US granted India a 30-day waiver to purchase Russian oil amid Middle East instability.
  • India is the world's third-largest crude importer, previously under US pressure to limit Russian oil imports.
  • The waiver aims to mitigate energy supply disruptions caused by the Persian Gulf conflict.
  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the waiver to help stabilize global oil markets.
  • This move is part of broader US efforts to address rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions.

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