US may end Russian oil sanction waivers before June deadline
The United States indicated it may stop granting waivers that permit purchases of Russian oil. The move targets supply stabilization ahead of a June 17 deadline.
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Changes in Russian oil waivers can alter global crude prices and affect energy costs for American drivers, manufacturers, and utilities.
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