The United States has issued a 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil cargoes already stranded at sea. Washington says the move is aimed at stabilising global oil markets during the ongoing West Asia crisis.
But the language used in the announcement — particularly the word “allow” — has sparked a political debate in India, with opposition leaders questioning whether a sovereign country should need permission to secure its energy supply.
Here’s what the waiver means, why India needs Russian oil again, and why the controversy is growing.
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