US Grants Month-Long Sanctions Waiver On Purchases Of Russian Oil Amid Iran War

In Iran-war-related energy markets on 18 April 2026, the United States granted a month-long sanctions waiver on purchases of Russian oil. Reuters wrote that the US renewed the waiver after pressure from countries dealing with price shocks from the Iran war. The Associated Press wrote that the extension came despite a denial by Bessent, and France 24 wrote that the US issued the waiver again.

Dmitriev said the latest waiver covers 100 million barrels of Russian oil. NDTV described a US U-turn on Russian oil waivers and said it helps India. Die Zeit noted high energy prices.