What specific request has India made to the U.S. regarding Russian oil, and what is the stated reason?

India has formally requested that the U.S. extend its waiver on Russian oil imports, as reported by Bloomberg News on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The request is being made amid disruptions to energy supply caused by the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf.

How reliable is the reporting on India's waiver request, according to the news body?

The reporting on India's waiver request is attributed to Bloomberg News, which cited unnamed sources 'familiar with the matter'; however, Reuters could not immediately verify the report, indicating the information remains unconfirmed by at least one major news agency.

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India has requested a U.S. extension of its Russian oil import waiver due to energy supply disruptions from the ongoing Persian Gulf conflict. The report was cited by Bloomberg News, though Reuters could not immediately verify the information.

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