STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

Indian refiners utilize yuan for Iranian oil payments under US waiver

Apr 17, 2026 07:32 AM CT Shanghai, China sanctions evasion, yuan, oil trade, economic warfare, US waiver

Summary

Indian refiners are settling payments for Iranian crude oil in yuan via a Shanghai-based private bank, leveraging a temporary US sanctions waiver. This financial maneuver highlights the ongoing economic warfare dynamics and the resilience of Iran's energy exports despite Western pressure. The shift to non-dollar currencies complicates US enforcement capabilities and sustains Iran's revenue streams critical for its regional proxy network.

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The transactions have reportedly been routed through a private bank’s Shanghai office ahead of the expiry of the US waiver Indian refiners are making payments for Iranian oil in yuan, after a temporary sanctions-waiver by the US enabled New Delhi to buy crude from the Middle Eastern country, Reut...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Continues to export crude oil to India, utilizing the waiver to maintain revenue.

United States NEUTRAL

Issued a temporary sanctions waiver allowing Indian purchases, though monitoring payment routing.

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