Centre stands firm on India’s energy security needs after US passes Russia Sanctions Bill

Following the US’s passage of the Russia Sanctions Bill, the Ministry of External Affairs in India has said that it remains committed to the nation’s energy security. “India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its people,” the MEA said in a statement.

The ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’, grants the US President unprecedented powers to levy 100% tariffs on nations buying oil from Moscow. This includes big-ticket Russian oil and gas buyers, such as India and China.

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