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Iran War: US Grants India Russian Oil Waver, Hormuz in Near-Total Halt | The Opening Trade 3/6/2026
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The US has granted India a temporary waiver to increase Russian oil purchases, while the Strait of Hormuz has seen a near-complete halt in oil shipments due to the escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf.
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The US has cleared the way for India to temporarily increase its purchases of Russian oil, reversing months of pressure on the world’s third-largest crude importer as an escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf upends energy flows. Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a near-complete halt, with no oil shipments going through in the past 24 hours, as the Middle East war disrupts the vital waterway. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)
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