US eases curbs on Lukoil outlets outside Russia; exemption valid till April 2026
US authorities have temporarily eased sanctions on Lukoil-branded fuel stations outside Russia, allowing them to operate until April 2026. This move impacts stations in the ...
‘Shadow fleet’: India imported 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil, says CREA; Moscow relying on old tankers to dodge Western sanctions
India received 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros via 30 vessels operating under false flags between January and September 2025, a ...
Trump sanctions a ‘crude’ shock! Russia oil shipments to India drop by 66%; experts expect ‘noticeable drop’ in near term
US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil have significantly impacted India’s crude imports, with shipments plummeting by 66% in November. Refineries are now ...
Asia stocks slip as rate cut hopes fade; crude prices retreat after Russian exports resume
Asian markets opened lower as US rate cut expectations dwindled and tech valuations raised concerns. Bitcoin also dipped below its year-end level. Japan’s economy contracted, ...
Energy standoff: US tells Serbia to remove Russian ownership from NIS entirely; Belgrade warns of ‘historic’ decisions ahead
Serbia faces a critical juncture as the US demands complete withdrawal of Russian ownership from its largest oil company, NIS, to lift sanctions. Failure to ...
Trump tariffs: Why India should push for rollback of Russian oil penalty before trade deal with US; 3-point strategy explained
India should push for the rollback of 25% tariffs on Russian crude oil before finalizing a trade deal with the US, according to GTRI founder ...
Tariff row: GTRI’s 3-step plan for India to protect its interests; key remarks on Russian oil
A three-step strategy from GTRI aims to protect India’s trade interests with the US. It proposes halting Russian oil imports under sanctions, seeking the removal ...
No impact of Trump pressure? Indian Oil purchases Russian oil from non-sanctioned entities; ‘will continue to buy if…’
Despite US pressure, Indian Oil Corporation has ordered five Russian crude oil shipments for December delivery from non-sanctioned entities. While some Indian refiners have suspended ...
US sanctions on Russian oil firms: MEA says ‘studying implications’, defends imports – Why Trump hailed India
India is carefully reviewing the impact of new US sanctions on Russian oil companies. The nation reiterated its commitment to securing affordable energy for its ...
Trump sanction fallout: HMEL halts Russian oil imports after new US curbs; denies blacklisted ship-use reports
HMEL, a joint venture involving Lakshmi Mittal and HPCL, has halted Russian crude oil imports due to new Western sanctions. The company stated this suspension ...
