Event Brief
Oil Rises, Gains 40% Since War Began
Filed: Mar 13, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Summary: Oil prices surged about 10% after Trump waived sanctions on some Russian crude.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Waived sanctions on Russian crude oil sales
WHEN: Mar 13, 2026 at 8:32 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To influence oil prices amid ongoing conflict
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