India asks US for Russian oil waiver extension as Iran war drags on, Bloomberg News reports

India has asked the U.S. to extend its waiver on Russian oil as conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupts energy supply. The request underscores renewed supply risk for global crude markets and could keep oil prices elevated if the disruption persists. The issue has geopolitical and sanctions implications, with potential knock-on effects for emerging market importers.

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India has asked the U.S. to extend its waiver on Russian oil as conflict in the Persian Gulf disrupts energy supply. The request underscores renewed supply risk for global crude markets and could keep oil prices elevated if the disruption persists. The issue has geopolitical and sanctions implications, with potential knock-on effects for emerging market importers.