India has reportedly requested a fresh extension of the US sanctions waiver that allows for the continued import of certain Russian oil. This request comes as global energy supply chains face disruptions, particularly due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The waiver was initially approved in March and extended until May 16 to help stabilize rising oil prices by facilitating additional crude supplies. Indian refiners have ramped up imports from Russia, with imports reportedly reaching an all-time high of over two million barrels per day in May. Although Russian crude is not under blanket sanctions, the US has urged India to reduce its discounted purchases as part of pressure on Russia regarding the Ukraine war. Neither New Delhi nor Washington has officially commented on the waiver extension request, which highlights the critical nature of energy supply stability amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.