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U.S. Grants India Waiver for Russian Oil Imports Amid Iran Conflict Supply Shock

U.S. Grants India Waiver for Russian Oil Imports Amid Iran Conflict Supply Shock

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2026-03-06 12:07:01
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The Treasury Department issued a 30-day license permitting India to accept Russian oil shipments already at sea, a stopgap measure to stabilize markets after Iran's disruption of global energy flows. Secretary Scott Bessent framed the move as necessary to prevent price spikes, noting Russia's limited financial benefit given the waiver's narrow scope.

Cryptocurrency markets reacted to the geopolitical tension, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) showing modest gains as traders hedged against oil-driven inflation risks. Energy-linked tokens like FIL and CFX underperformed amid expectations of renewed fossil fuel volatility.

The administration signaled broader intentions to leverage strategic partnerships, with Bessent urging India—a key U.S. ally—to diversify imports toward American suppliers. This aligns with President Trump's energy dominance agenda, which has paradoxically coincided with record crypto adoption as an inflation hedge.

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