Event Brief
US Treasury allows Russia oil sanctions waiver to lapse
Filed: May 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
Summary: The US Treasury lets a sanctions waiver for Russia’s seaborne oil expire.
WHO: US Treasury
WHAT: Allows a sanctions waiver on Russia’s seaborne oil to lapse
WHEN: May 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To ease oil supply shortages and high prices linked to the Iran war
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