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US Senate Clears Lindsey Graham Russia Sanctions Bill with 100% Tariffs on Top Oil Buyers Including India

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28 Jul 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:Up to 100% tariffs86-12 vote~37% share~€14-15 bn500% earlier proposalLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Bodies:US SenateUS House of RepresentativesPresident of the United States
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What This Article Covers

1.US Senate cleared a procedural vote (86-12) on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, imposing up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil.

2.India is the second-largest buyer of Russian crude (37% of Russia's exports), importing ~€14-15 bn in March-May 2026, making it directly vulnerable.

3.The bill also targets Russia's shadow fleet and renews Iran sanctions; final passage requires House approval.

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The US Senate has advanced a bipartisan bill imposing up to 100% tariffs on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas, targeting India as the second-largest buyer. This forces India to choose between discounted Russian crude and access to the US market, with major implications for India's energy security and foreign policy.

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Bill NameLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Tariff LevelUp to 100%
India's Rank (Russian crude buyers)2nd largest
India's Share of Russia's Crude Exports (Dec 2022–Apr 2026)~37%
India's Oil Import Bill from Russia (Apr 2026)~38%
Russian Crude Bought by India (Mar–May 2026)~€14-15 bn
Senate Procedural Vote86–12
Previous Tariff Proposal (Jan 2026)Up to 500%

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  • ›Bill Name: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
  • ›Tariff Level: Up to 100%
  • ›Target this Data: Up to 100% tariffs on top five buyers of Russian oil and gas.
  • ›Target this Bill: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
  • ›Target this Vote: Senate procedural vote 86-12 on July 28, 2026.

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Which US legislative body cleared the procedural vote on the Russia sanctions bill?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the US Russia sanctions bill:

1. The bill imposes up to 100% tariffs on top five buyers of Russian oil.

2. India is the largest buyer of Russian crude oil.

3. The bill also targets Russia's shadow fleet of ageing tankers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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What was the Senate procedural vote tally for the Russia sanctions bill?

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What is the primary pressure point of the US sanctions bill on countries like India?

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