Indian refiners are holding back from ordering Iranian oil for loading in May pending clarity on whether Washington will extend a waiver from US sanctions against the OPEC-member, four sources said.

India delays May order for Iran oil, awaits clarity on sanctions waiver: Report

US Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook said on Saturday Washington was not looking to grant any more waivers for Iranian oil after the reimposition of US sanctions.

US official says not to grant more waivers on Iran oil sanctions

India's finance ministry has exempted rupee payments made to the National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) for crude oil imports from a steep withholding tax, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters.

India exempts rupee payments for Iran oil from hefty taxes: Government order

India and other leading oil buyers will benefit from the waiver the United States has granted them from Iran sanctions, oil minister, Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday.

India, other nations to benefit from US waiver on Iran oil buys: Dharmendra Pradhan

Iran sold oil to private buyers through its energy exchange for the first time on Sunday, as part of its efforts to counter the imminent return of US sanctions. Only 280,000 barrels were sold out of one million offered, and went for $74.

Iran sells oil on exchange in bid to counter sanctions

Republicans aim to confirm Trump's Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh this weekend; protesters arrested President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans gained confidence on Thursday that his US Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh would win Senate confirmation after two wavering lawmakers responded positively to an FBI report on accusations of sexual misconduct against the judge.

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Wednesday said the country should make efforts to continue oil supplies from Iran against the backdrop of US sanctions as Iranian oil is the cheapest it could get.

India should continue buying oil from Iran: Shashi Tharoor

Trump is scheduled to announce his decision on the nuclear deal at 2 pm EST (1800 GMT) on May 8, four days before the waiver decision.

Iran prepares to export new oil grade amid sanctions threat: Sources

Iran's oil minister said despite extension of deadlines, India has not offered an acceptable proposal for the development of the gas field

India tussles with Iran over Farzad B gas field

India's Iranian oil imports are set to hit a seven-year high in the year with refiners buying at least 400,000 barrels per day

India's biggest shipping firm to resume sailing to Iran after four-year gap

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