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Informist, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026

 

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--Foreign ministry: Noted US Congress' passage of Russia sanction bill
--Foreign ministry: Monitoring more developments on US' Russia sanction Act
--Foreign min: Remain firmly committed to ensure energy security for people
--Foreign min: Will ensure energy security from diversified sources 
--Foreign min: Discussed Russia sanction bill with US in recent months
--Foreign min:Discussed US' Russia sanction bill impact on bilateral relation 
--Foreign min:India to take necessary steps to protect trade, econ interests 
--Foreign min: To work with industry to deal with US' Russia sanction act

 

NEW DELHI – India is "firmly committed" to ensure energy security and will continue to import energy "through diversified sources", the external affairs ministry said Thursday. The government has noted the passage of the 'Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act in the US Congress', the ministry said in a statement, adding that India was also "monitoring further developments on this matter."

 

Late Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill imposing duties of up to 100% on countries buying crude oil and natural gas from Russia. The bill will now go for US President Donald Trump's approval. "The Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026", passed by the Senate last month, cleared the House by a 262-159 vote. The legislation calls for an additional 100% tariff on the top five importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas, or facilitate evasion of economic sanctions imposed by Washington. India, besides China, is among the top five buyers of Russian energy and would be at risk of fresh US tariffs if Trump chooses to exercise the authority.

 

India, on several occasions earlier, has stated its firm commitment to ensure 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 ministry said.

 

The ministry said the issue of energy imports from Russia has been discussed at high levels in recent months with various US interlocutors. "Its potential implications for not just the bilateral relationship but also the international energy market have been very clearly articulated by the Indian side," the statement said.

 

New Delhi has made clear its "determination to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests." Going forward, the government will work "closely with Indian trade and industry bodies to deal with the implications of these developments," the statement added. 

 

With a 100% tariff, the bill directly impacts India, China, and three other countries for their purchases of Russian oil and gas. Since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022, India has emerged as one of the world's largest buyers of discounted Russian crude oil and Russia now accounts for a substantial share of India's imports.  End

 

Reported by Shweta

Edited by Akul Nishant Akhoury

 

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