# India may continue Russian oil purchases despite possible US tariffs 2026-08-06T10:56:07+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A proposed US sanctions bill could allow President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying large quantities of Russian oil and gas. India previously continued purchasing Russian crude despite higher US tariffs, though sanctions reduced supplies from some Russian firms. The bill would also permit exemptions and secondary sanctions on shipping companies, insurers and vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet. Russian crude has formed more than 30% of India’s imports for over three years and reportedly reached about 55% in July. Experts cited by The Times of India said India is unlikely to stop purchases suddenly because Russian oil supports energy security and refining economics. Any reduction would probably be gradual, unless sanctions disrupt shipping, insurance or payments. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: energy security, India-US ties, Russian oil, sanctions, US tariffs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-may-continue-russian-oil-purchases-despite-possible-us-tariffs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-may-continue-russian-oil-purchases-despite-possible-us-tariffs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.