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Oil Prices Fall as US Considers Easing Iran Sanctions, Bessent Confirms Plan

The US is reportedly considering easing sanctions on Iranian oil to help stabilize global prices, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stating that removing sanctions would lower prices. Oil prices have already begun to fall following Bessent's confirmation that the US may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

19 Mar, 13:43 — 20 Mar, 00:52
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NYTMostly Factual77d ago

U.S. Encourages Flow of Iranian Oil While It Battles Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said removing sanctions on Iranian oil would lower global prices.

By Alan Rappeport

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cnbcMostly Factual76d ago

Oil falls as U.S. weighs releasing sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices

U.S. oil prices extended their decline after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon lift sanctions on Iranian crude stored aboard tankers.

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straits-timesMostly Factual77d ago

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, says Bessent - The Straits Times

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, says Bessent  The Straits Times

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ndtvMostly Factual77d ago

US May 'Unsanction' Iran Oil Already Being Shipped: Treasury Chief

Scott Bessent's comments came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual76d ago

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers

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Premium TimesMostly Factual77d ago

BREAKING: US considers removing restrictions on Iranian oil

He said the US may ease sanctions on Iranian oil, and use it to “keep global oil prices down” over the next couple of weeks. The post BREAKING: US considers removing restrictions on Iranian oil appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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