US issues sanctions waiver on Russian oil sales again

In a reversal, the Trump administration grants a one-month reprieve for Russian oil shipments at sea, aiming to temper soaring global energy prices. | Contesto: cronaca

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• US issues sanctions waiver on Russian oil sales again

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The Trump administration issued a one-month sanctions waiver on Friday, permitting the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded onto vessels at sea. This decision directly contradicts a public statement made just two days prior by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who indicated Washington would not renew the measure. The move is a clear effort to inject supply into a tight global market and curb skyrocketing energy prices, which have been driven higher by the ongoing conflict with Iran and significant disruptions to shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The waiver represents a significant, if temporary, policy reversal. By allowing these specific shipments—oil already in transit and effectively stranded by the sanctions regime—to reach their destinations, the administration seeks to prevent a sudden supply shock that could send prices even higher. Global benchmark Brent crude has experienced volatile swings in recent weeks, with the Iran war creating uncertainty and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for roughly one-fifth of the world's seaborne oil, removing millions of barrels per day from immediate availability. This waiver acts as a pressure valve, releasing a discrete volume of Russian crude into the system without constituting a broad rollback of sanctions. Analysts note the decision underscores the complex balancing act facing policymakers: maintaining a hardline stance against geopolitical adversaries while managing domestic economic pressures. High fuel prices pose a political risk, impacting consumers at the pump and raising costs for industries. The administration's apparent pivot, coming so swiftly after Mnuchin's declaration, suggests internal debates were settled in favor of immediate economic relief over consistent diplomatic messaging. The waiver is narrowly tailored, applying only to cargoes loaded before a certain date and already under way, which allows officials to frame it as a logistical necessity rather than a change of heart on Russia policy. The backdrop of the Iran conflict is inextricably linked to this decision. Military engagements have directly threatened oil infrastructure and, more...

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