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Coverage dated October 11, 2023

The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price cap

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Thursday that it has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    The US government sanctions two shipping companies for violating the Russian oil price cap (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department said Thursday that it has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap.

  2. Wall Street Journal

    U.S. Sanctions Two Tankers Accused of Violating Russian Oil-Price Cap (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The move is the first time the Biden administration has punished market participants for violating the rules.

  3. Washington Post

    U.S. sanctions shipping companies for violating Russian oil price cap (opens Washington Post)

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    Americans and U.S.-based entities are now barred from doing business with overseas firms accused of transporting Russian crude oil priced above $60 a barrel.

  4. New York Times

    U.S. Imposes First Sanctions for Violations of Russian Oil Price Cap (opens New York Times)

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    The Treasury Department called the action a new phase of enforcement of a policy to starve Russia of oil revenue.

  5. UPI

    U.S. sanctions two entities and vessels for allegedly violating Russian oil price caps (opens UPI)

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    The U.S. government Thursday sanctioned two entities and identified two vessels as blocked property for alleged violation of Russian crude oil price caps.

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