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Sanctions and tariffs: Sanctions, tariffs turn into policy instruments, sometimes weaponised: P K Mishra

IN · 2026-10-03

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Key takeaway

Sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil and gas raise India's energy import costs.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerUS and Western allies impose sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil and gas, restricting supply and raising global prices.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIndian energy importers face higher costs and increased supply uncertainty, transmitting to SMEs through fuel and freight prices.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with high energy or logistics exposure experience margin pressure and may delay purchases or seek cost relief.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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