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US Grants License to Sell Iranian Oil Amid Price Surge

3/22/2026

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The United States issued a general license to sell Iranian oil and petrochemicals loaded on tankers to ease rising prices.
The license is effective until April 19 and aims to relieve a fuel supply crunch.
Most Iranian oil is bought by Chinese refiners, while Iran's financial access remains restricted.
Democrats say the move benefits Iran during wartime as oil prices exceed $112 per barrel.

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Story summary

The United States issued a general license to sell Iranian oil and petrochemicals loaded on tankers to ease rising prices.
The license is effective until April 19 and aims to relieve a fuel supply crunch.
Most Iranian oil is bought by Chinese refiners, while Iran's financial access remains restricted.
Democrats say the move benefits Iran during wartime as oil prices exceed $112 per barrel.