Bangladesh Seeks US Nod For Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

International

Bangladesh has formally asked the United States for a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, as rising crude prices and supply stress linked to the West Asia crisis increase pressure on its economy. The request comes as Dhaka struggles to secure stable fuel flows for transport, power generation

International

Scott Bessent Comments On India’s Russian Oil Waiver

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has commented on the decision to grant India a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of certain Russian oil shipments, saying India has handled the situation responsibly amid global energy disruptions. His remarks come as Washington navigates energy supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions and sanctions on Russian exports. Scott

International

US Signals Possible Easing of Russian Oil Sanctions

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Title: The United States has indicated that it may consider easing sanctions on additional Russian oil shipments as global energy markets face supply pressures. The development comes shortly after Washington granted India a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of certain Russian crude cargoes already in transit, a move aimed at stabilizing oil supply during ongoing […]

International

US Grants India 30-Day Waiver To Buy Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 6, 2026

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase certain shipments of Russian crude oil, a move aimed at preventing disruptions in global energy markets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision comes as concerns grow over potential supply shocks linked to the conflict affecting key oil routes […]

International

US Claims India Stopped Russian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk January 22, 2026

The United States Treasury Secretary said India has stopped buying crude oil from Russia, making the claim during remarks on global energy trade. The statement suggested that India’s oil sourcing decisions were influenced by recent geopolitical and economic developments. What Is The Reality India has not completely stopped importing Russian oil. Official trade and shipping

International

Trump Repeats Claim Modi Said He’ll Stop Buying Russian Oil

By Arun D October 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Narendra Modi told him India “is not going to be doing the Russian-oil thing,” while also warning that India would “continue to pay massive tariffs” if it kept buying crude from Moscow. India’s Response The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi rejected the claim, stating there was no […]

International

Trump Accuses India of Reselling Russian Oil, Warns of Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has accused India of buying large volumes of crude oil from Russia and reselling it in international markets at a profit. Speaking at a campaign-style event, Trump suggested that the practice was undermining global sanctions on Russia and declared he would consider raising tariffs on Indian goods if the issue […]

Trade

India Develops Sanctions-Proof Supply Chain for Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk February 13, 2025

Indian oil refiners are restructuring supply chains, creating new entities, and exploring alternative payment methods to maintain Russian crude imports amid tightening international sanctions.

International

India Expedites Payments for Russian Oil Ahead of Sanctions Deadline

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2025

Indian oil refiners are accelerating payments for Russian crude oil imports to ensure transactions are finalized before the enforcement of new U.S. sanctions. These sanctions, set to take effect shortly, target Russian oil producers and a fleet of vessels involved in transporting Russian crude, aiming to curtail Moscow’s revenue streams. The U.S. sanctions focus on

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US Sanctions Likely to Reduce Russian Oil Supply to China, India

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2025

New US sanctions target Russian oil exports, impacting supplies to China and India.