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US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

March 6 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the United States could remove sanctions from more Russian oil, a day after Washington issued a 30-day waiver allowing the sale of Russian crude currently stranded at sea to continue to India. "We may... Read More.

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - The U.S. Treasury Department's decision to allow India to buy Russian oil for 30 days underscores a boost for Moscow's fortunes against the backdrop of the Iran war as Russia's oil exports help Kremlin pay for its own war on... Read More.

Japan, Canada sign strategic agreement in defense and energy as war in Mideast fuels oil concerns

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

TOKYO (AP) - Japan and Canada signed a strategic agreement Friday aimed at strengthening cooperation in defense, economic and energy security as military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel fueled concern about international oil supplies. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her... Read More.

Oil set for steepest weekly gain since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

By Anna Hirtenstein LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Crude oil was headed on Friday for its sharpest weekly gain since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, as conflict in the Middle East kept shipping and energy exports through the vital Strait... Read More.

Trump officials ruling out Treasury oil futures trades for now, Bloomberg News reports

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

March 6 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is ruling out deploying the Treasury Department to trade oil futures for now, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter. Officials discussed getting the Treasury Department involved, but believe its ability to meaningfully... Read More.

Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street’s losses, as oil edges lower

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

HONG KONG (AP) - Asia shares were mixed Friday following a mild retreat on Wall Street, while the price of oil fell more than $1 after reaching the highest level since the summer of 2024. U.S. futures edged higher as the war with Iran... Read More.

Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, March 6 (Reuters) - Fuel oil traders in Asia are struggling to secure alternative supply as the Iran war curtails shipments from key Middle Eastern suppliers through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting them to look to the West for replacement cargoes.... Read More.

Oil falls as US may intervene in futures market, issues waiver for Russian purchases

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

By Helen Clark PERTH, March 6 (Reuters) - Oil fell for the first time in six days as the U.S. government is considering potentially intervening in the futures market to blunt rising prices and has given waivers to Indian refiners to buy Russian crude to... Read More.

Stocks set for tough week, oil eyes big gains as Middle East war rages

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, March 6 (Reuters) - Asia stocks fell on Friday and were headed for their sharpest weekly drop in six years while oil prices were poised for their biggest jump in three in a turbulent week for global markets as the conflict... Read More.

US Treasury could unveil measures on oil futures market as energy prices rise

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

March 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department could announce measures as soon as Thursday to address rising energy prices, potentially including action in the oil futures market, a senior White House official said. Global oil prices have jumped since the war with Iran started... Read More.

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US could lift sanctions on more Russian oil, says Bessent

A boost for Moscow in the shadow of Iran war: US allows India to buy Russian oil for a month

Japan, Canada sign strategic agreement in defense and energy as war in Mideast fuels oil concerns

Oil set for steepest weekly gain since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine

Trump officials ruling out Treasury oil futures trades for now, Bloomberg News reports

Asia shares are mixed following Wall Street’s losses, as oil edges lower

Asia struggles to find fuel oil as Middle East exports plummet, sources say

Oil falls as US may intervene in futures market, issues waiver for Russian purchases

Stocks set for tough week, oil eyes big gains as Middle East war rages

US Treasury could unveil measures on oil futures market as energy prices rise

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