Coverage dated April 17, 2026

US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil

Headline from Digital Journal

The license, issued by the Treasury Dpt. comes two days after Treasury Secretary said that Washington would not renew the waiver.

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Fortune
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages, just days after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ruled it out (opens Fortune)
Published Apr 17, 2026
Fortune's feed description
The so-called general license means U.S. sanctions will not apply for 30 days on deliveries of Russian oil that has been loaded on tankers as of Friday.
Digital Journal
US extends sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 17, 2026
Digital Journal's feed description
The license, issued by the Treasury Dpt. comes two days after Treasury Secretary said that Washington would not renew the waiver.
Deutsche Welle
US extends waiver allowing purchase of Russian oil (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 17, 2026
MyNorthwest
US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 17, 2026
MyNorthwest's feed description
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday extended its pause on sanctions on Russian oil shipments to ease shortages from the Iran war, days

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