"To increase the global reach of existing supply, @USTreasury is providing a temporary authorization to permit countries to purchase Russian oil currently stranded at sea. The temporary increase in oil prices is a short-term and temporary disruption that will result in a massive benefit to our nation and economy in the long-term."
"This self-made global energy shock is serving to enrich [Russian President Vladimir] Putin and line his war coffers by offering him windfall profits. Instead of changing course, the President is only making this situation worse by handing Putin, his shadow fleet, and traders still dealing in sanctioned oil a free pass to increase oil shipments."
The Trump administration issued a temporary general license through the Treasury Department allowing Russia to sell approximately 128 million barrels of oil currently loaded on previously sanctioned tankers. The 30-day authorization aims to calm oil markets and reduce economic disruption from escalating crude prices following U.S. military action against Iran. Brent crude closed above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent characterized the temporary price increase as necessary for long-term economic benefits. The move permits worldwide sales, significantly expanding scope beyond earlier limited authorizations to India. Russia has reportedly earned approximately $150 million daily from increased oil sales since the Iran conflict began. Congressional Democrats strongly oppose the measure, arguing it enriches Putin and funds his war efforts while creating new evasion channels for sanctioned oil transactions.
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