US to Issue New Russia Oil Waiver as Iran War Hits Supplies

The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary 30-day general license allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded on tankers. The move is a targeted sanctions carve-out that could ease near-term logistics for some cargoes and reduce immediate disruption in oil trade flows. Market impact is moderate given the direct link to sanctioned energy exports, though the measure is temporary and limited in scope.

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The U.S. Treasury issued a temporary 30-day general license allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products already loaded on tankers. The move is a targeted sanctions carve-out that could ease near-term logistics for some cargoes and reduce immediate disruption in oil trade flows. Market impact is moderate given the direct link to sanctioned energy exports, though the measure is temporary and limited in scope.