‘Energy Security Remains Priority’: MEA Responds To US Russia Sanctions Bill Threatening 100% Tariff
The bill would let President Donald Trump impose tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil buyers as India says energy security remains a priority.
- On Wednesday, the US House passed the Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorizing President Donald Trump to impose 100 per cent tariffs on nations importing Russian oil.
- Named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the bill targets Russia's energy sector and its "shadow fleet" of vessels used to evade sanctions, while also expanding penalties on Iran.
- House members passed the measure 262-159, though Democratic opposition centered on executive power. "What we're not for is giving more tariff authority to this president," Congressman Richard Neal said.
- On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs stated India remains committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people while monitoring developments and working with industry bodies.
- The bill now moves to Trump for signature. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal warned, "China and India, you better buy your oil and gas somewhere else.
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India committed to ensure its energy security: MEA on US' Russia sanctions Act
New Delhi, Sep 17 (PTI) India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people, and it will continue to do so through diversified sourcing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday while reacting to the US’ Russia sanctions legislation. The US House of Representatives has passed the Lindsey O […]
US Congress passes sanctions bill: India says energy security of 1.4 billion remains top priority
As stated on several earlier occasions, India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people. It will continue to do so through diversified sourcing and on the basis of evolving market dynamics, the MEA said.
Following the passage of legislation in the US Congress imposing sanctions on Russia and Iran, the Indian government issued a statement. India said it is closely monitoring developments and will continue to purchase oil and gas from diverse sources to meet the energy needs of its 1.4 billion people.
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