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US eases sanctions on Russia to calm price spike, angering European allies

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 13, 2026

The United States granted a 30-day waiver to countries that want to purchase Russian oil or?petroleum stranded on the sea. This drew criticism from Germany and its allies in Europe, but was welcomed by Moscow. The U.S. Treasury secretary Scott?Bessentā€¦

US allows countries to purchase Russian oil that has been stranded on the sea for 30 Days

Posted to Maritime Reporter on March 12, 2026

The United States has issued a license to countries for a period of 30 days to purchase stranded Russian oil and petroleum products. This was done to help stabilize the global energy markets, which have been shook by the war against Iran. Inā€¦

Kommersant reports that the discount for Russia's Urals has risen to $28 in Baltic countries - its highest level since 2023.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 20, 2026

The 'discount on Brent' for Russiaā€™s flagship Urals oil blending in the Baltic Sea, reported the Kommersant paper citing Argus data, has widened up to $28 a barrel. This is the highest level since a peak -in April 2023. The federal budget hasā€¦

India steps up surveillance after seizing Iranian-linked US sanctioned tankers

Posted to Maritime Reporter on February 16, 2026

India has taken three U.S. sanctioned tanker ships linked to Iran this month, and increased surveillance in its maritime zone to stop illicit trade. A source with first-hand knowledge of the issue said that on Monday. The source said that Indiaā€¦
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