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US expected to soften sanctions on Russian oil, reports say
The US may extend sanctions relief on Russian oil this week, according to reports. Citing ex-officials and sources, US allies have been informed of temporary measures aimed at stabilizing energy markets during continued operations against Iran.
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The US presidential administration is expected to extend the softening of sanctions on Russian oil, with a decision possible within days, according to reports. The news, first reported by the Semafor news portal and cited by TASS, was echoed by sources familiar with the matter and follows a US Treasury move that lifted sanctions on some Russian oil cargoes.
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Two separate reports from TASS, one dated April 9 and the other April 1, outline the potential shift in US policy. The more recent report, citing Semafor and anonymous former officials, indicates the US is preparing to extend sanctions relief this week, with a similar step for Iran to follow. The earlier report, citing Bloomberg, noted that the US had already communicated its position to allies last week, assuring them the measures are temporary and designed to stabilize the global energy market while US operations against Iran continue.
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* The US is expected to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil, with a decision possible within days, according to Semafor and ex-officials.
* The US has informed allies that the measures are temporary and intended to stabilize global energy markets during the US operation against Iran.
* The US Treasury previously lifted sanctions on Russian oil loaded onto vessels before March 12, with a license allowing such transactions until April 11.
* High fuel prices in the US are reportedly a factor in the decision-making process, according to Semafor.
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ClaimThe US presidential administration is expected to extend softening of sanctions on Russian oil. The decision can be made in coming days.