Economy
Trump Administration Considers Easing Sanctions on Russian Oil Tankers
BBC · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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The U.S. administration is reportedly considering easing sanctions on the 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers to curb global fuel inflation and improve supply.
- The Trump administration is considering easing sanctions on oil and diesel tankers known as the 'shadow fleet' according to Reuters.
- These shadow fleet vessels covertly transport fuel from sanctioned countries such as Russia and Iran.
- The ownership and insurance providers for most of these tankers remain largely unknown.
- An unnamed U.S. official stated the administration is contemplating this to reduce unexpected global oil price inflation and improve supply.
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed in a video message for the World Petroleum Congress in Saudi Arabia that the government is discussing the potential relaxation of these sanctions.
- President Trump recently issued a temporary suspension of sanctions on Russian diesel shipments.
- The recent decision drew criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, European nations, and some members of the Republican Party.
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