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economicOct 17, 2026

Indian experts describe Trump’s waiver of Russian oil tariffs as economic relief for India

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Continued access to competitively priced Russian crude oil will allow bringing down raw material costs, easing inflationary pressure and supporting economic growth, Indian experts say

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