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Given the war in the Middle East and the partial blockage of Gulf oil routes, Washington grants India a thirty-day exemption to import Russian oil immobilized at sea. This measure aims to stabilize energy markets while maintaining sanctions against Moscow.
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The United States has decided to temporarily ease its sanctions on Russian oil to allow India to purchase already loaded cargoes currently stuck at sea. The authorization issued by the Treasury Department will remain valid until April 3.
In a message published on the X network, Scott Bessent explained that this decision was primarily aimed at stabilizing global energy markets. According to him, this is about “allowing oil to continue to supply the world market” in a context of strong pressure on supply.
