May 18th, 2026

US to Issue New Russia Oil Waiver as Iran War Hits Supplies

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday said his department is issuing a “temporary 30-day general license” allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products that are already loaded on tankers. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television.

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