WASHINGTON (Diya TV) — A U.S. sanctions bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature could expose India to tariffs of up to 100% over its purchases of Russian oil and gas.

The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 on Wednesday by a 262-159 vote. The Senate approved the measure in August. The Trump administration has supported the legislation and said presidential advisers would recommend signing it.

The bill targets Russia’s energy and defense sectors, financial institutions, officials and vessels used to evade existing sanctions. It also authorizes the president to impose tariffs on major importers of Russian energy and countries that help Russia circumvent sanctions.

The tariff provision could affect India and China, two of the largest buyers of Russian energy. The legislation allows tariffs of up to 100% but does not automatically apply that rate to Indian goods.

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., one of the bill’s sponsors, said the measure aims to reduce the revenue Russia receives from oil and gas sales. The final legislation limits the tariff authority to the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas and the five largest countries helping Russia evade energy sanctions.

India’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday that New Delhi had raised concerns with Washington about the legislation and its potential effects on bilateral relations and global energy markets. The ministry said India would continue securing energy from multiple suppliers based on market conditions and would protect its trade and economic interests.

India has become one of the largest buyers of Russian oil since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent Western sanctions on Moscow. New Delhi has defended those purchases as necessary to secure affordable and reliable energy supplies.

Indian refiners have asked the government to seek exemptions, a transition period or purchasing quotas if Washington imposes tariffs, Reuters reported. Refiners said restrictions on Russian supplies could increase oil costs as global energy markets remain tight.

The bill also extends U.S. sanctions authorities targeting Iran’s energy and weapons sectors for five years.

Trump has not yet signed the legislation.