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US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea
ABI Analysis
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South Africa
energy
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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