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Treasury Department extends Russian oil waiver, sparking controversy

The Treasury Department has renewed a waiver allowing the sale of Russian crude oil already loaded onto tankers for another month, aiming to stabilize global oil markets and prevent price spikes. This is the second extension, despite earlier indications it would expire. The waiver permits any country to purchase Russian oil in transit, effectively easing sanctions. However, it has drawn criticism from lawmakers and Ukraine, who argue it allows Russia to profit from high oil prices and indirectly fund its war efforts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends the decision, suggesting it prevents oil prices from reaching significantly higher levels. Meanwhile, the Treasury has allowed a separate waiver for Iranian oil sales to expire and implemented new sanctions targeting refineries in China that process Iranian crude.

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