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US-Iran war: India prepares to re-start LNG buys from Russia; seeks Trump admin waiver, says report
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On March 27 as US-Iran tensions escalate into a potential conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, Indian officials have reportedly sought an exemption from Donald Trump's administration to resume purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) directly from Russia. This diplomatic move aims to bypass supply disruptions caused by Gulf-related issues and ease constraints on India's energy needs following recent negotiations that waived punitive US tariffs on South Asian exports in January.
Key Points
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1India is preparing to restart LNG imports from Russia for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine.
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2Amid supply disruptions linked to Strait of Hormuz issues and US tariffs, India has sought a waiver from Donald Trump's administration via Reuters reports.
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3The move by New Delhi aims to rekindle its friendship with Moscow while navigating economic pressures caused by an alleged Iran conflict under the current U.S. leadership.
Developments
[Mar 27, 08:50]
Holod.media reports that India wants to restart Russian gas imports for the first time since the start of war in Ukraine.
[Mar 27, 08:49] (Inferred from context)
Reports indicate Trump's Iran conflict is pushing India to rekindle old friendship with Russia as diplomats negotiate accord on tariffs.
[Mar 27, 08:51] (Inferred from context)
India has reportedly approached the Donald Trump administration seeking a waiver to ease supply constraints for LNG buys.
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