US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions for paying transit fees to Iran, raising compliance risks for global operators. The threat comes as President Trump said he was not excited by Iran's latest peace proposal, signaling continued economic pressure over diplomacy.
1mo ago · 2 min · Global Affairs
Kirill Dmitriev says new US waiver to hit 100 mln barrels of Russian oil
The U.S. has extended a waiver allowing sea purchases of sanctioned Russian oil for one more month, adding 100 million barrels and raising the total covered volume to 200 million barrels. The extension sustains market access for buyers of discounted Russian crude despite noted political opposition. The short-term,
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
US move on Russian oil waiver adds pressure as Iran war strains energy markets, India engaged in talks: Sources
The US will not extend waivers allowing India to import Russian oil, adding compliance pressure as the Hormuz crisis limits Gulf supply alternatives. Russia has assured India of continued crude, LPG, and LNG deliveries, while New Delhi is reported to be in active talks with Washington. The outcome will shape India's
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Indian refiner Reliance rejects Iran oil cargoes as waiver deadline looms
Reliance Industries rejected two Iranian oil cargoes ahead of a U.S. sanctions waiver expiration that Washington will not renew. The move reduces Reliance's sanctions exposure but narrows its crude sourcing options. Indian Oil Corp, by contrast, recently completed an Iranian crude purchase, highlighting a divergence
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Yuan, Not Dollar: Indian Refiners Settle Iranian Oil Deals As US Waiver Nears End, Report
Indian refiners are settling Iranian crude oil payments in Chinese yuan as a US sanctions waiver on such purchases nears its end, Reuters reports. The yuan route bypasses US correspondent banking networks, reducing secondary sanctions exposure but increasing dependence on Chinese financial infrastructure.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Indian Oil and Reliance are paying for Iranian crude in Chinese yuan through ICICI Bank's Shanghai office under a temporary U.S. sanctions waiver. The arrangement, unreported until now, mirrors India's existing yuan channel for Russian oil and signals expanding non-dollar trade infrastructure. The U.S. waiver is due to
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
Russian LNG under US sanctions heads for the first time to India
A sanctioned Russian LNG cargo is heading to India for the first time, despite Donald Trump's assertion that India would halt Russian energy purchases, a pledge India never confirmed. The shipment tests US sanctions enforcement and signals continued Indian appetite for discounted Russian supply.
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs
End of sanctions waiver to tighten crude supply, push up costs
A U.S. sanctions waiver permitting the sale of Russian crude loaded between March 12 and April 11 expired on April 11, ending a legal window for in-transit transactions. Closure of this corridor tightens effective Russian crude supply and raises procurement costs for buyers who relied on discounted barrels during the w
2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs