General · 13 March 2026

Trump administration eases Russian oil rules until April.

Global buyers can now receive Russian oil already moving by sea, as shipments are permitted worldwide. The Trump administration placed a temporary hold on these oil restrictions, a short-term step confirmed by the Treasury Department. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent explained these rules cover only oil currently moving, ending on April 11.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 March 2026 at 4:23

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