Last mentioned: Feb 26, 2026
Refiner Pivot
Reports emerge that Indian refiners are cutting Russian spot purchases to a minimum due to legal uncertainty.
SCOTUS Ruling
The US Supreme Court issues a decision questioning the executive branch's authority over the specific trade deal mechanisms.
Tariff Proposal
The Trump administration proposes a deal to waive tariffs on Indian goods if Russian oil imports are halted.
Import Surge
India becomes the largest buyer of discounted Russian Urals following Western sanctions.
Indian refiners have transitioned to a minimum-purchase strategy for Russian crude following a US Supreme Court ruling that jeopardizes a proposed trade deal. The arrangement sought to exchange Indian compliance with Russian energy sanctions for relief from Donald Trump’s aggressive tariff regime.
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