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U.S. Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Amid Supply Crisis

3/7/2026

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On March 6, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil to allow stranded shipments to India.
The 30-day waiver permits delivery of crude oil loaded on vessels as of March 5, 2026, to alleviate global supply pressures exacerbated by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bessent said the United States may consider further unsanctioning Russian oil to increase supply.

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On March 6, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil to allow stranded shipments to India.
The 30-day waiver permits delivery of crude oil loaded on vessels as of March 5, 2026, to alleviate global supply pressures exacerbated by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Bessent said the United States may consider further unsanctioning Russian oil to increase supply.