UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The report on the U.S. waiver of provisions of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 indicated that the immediate consequence for India was:

  1. Indian refiners gained greater flexibility to continue purchasing Russian oil
  2. India was required to stop all imports of Russian oil immediately
  3. The Strait of Hormuz was permanently closed to oil shipping
  4. West Asian crude supplies became legally unavailable to India

Answer

Correct Answer

Indian refiners gained greater flexibility to continue purchasing Russian oil

Explanation

The article says the waiver offered relief and assured Indian refiners greater flexibility to continue purchasing Russian oil. It did not require India to stop those imports. The report separately described risks around Hormuz and West Asian supplies, but neither permanent closure nor legal unavailability was stated.

Topics: energy security, international relations, sanctions and crude oil trade, u.s. waiver affecting india's russian oil imports