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U.S. weighs easing sanctions on shadow-fleet tankers

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  • U.S. administration is considering easing sanctions on shadow-fleet tankers to carry non-sanctioned oil.
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the plan would convert “dark” tankers to legitimate vessels, not remove sanctions.
  • IISS senior fellow Michael Carpenter warned that easing sanctions would weaken overall effectiveness and aid Moscow.
  • Shadow fleet now accounts for about 19% of global oil-tanker capacity, according to S&P Global.
U.S. weighs easing sanctions on shadow-fleet tankers | Drooid