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US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea

ABI Analysis · South Africa energy Sentiment: 0.00 (unrated) · 13/03/2026
The United States issued a 30-day waiver for countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products currently stranded at sea, in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was a step to stabilise global energy markets roiled by the Iran war.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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