India says it will keep buying competitively priced crude as US issues 30-day waiver for Russian oil purchases

What does the US 30-day waiver allow India to do?

According to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Treasury issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, described as a measure to keep oil flowing to global markets. Yeni Akit Gazetesi,Haber Sitesi ODATV

How did India respond to the idea that it needed US ‘permission’ to buy Russian oil?

Indian government statements said India has never depended on any country’s permission to buy Russian oil and will buy crude from any source offering competitive prices, while also saying supplies remain secure. NDTV,India Today,RT

What have Indian refiners done since the waiver was issued?

Reports said Indian refiners started securing Russian crude cargoes already at sea after the waiver, including cargoes described as both sanctioned and non-sanctioned. Financial Express,IndexHR