- Donald Trump and Scott Bessent announced tough sanctions targeting Russian oil companies as part of economic pressure against Russia due to the war in Ukraine.
- US Treasury issued sanctions waivers allowing Indian refiners to purchase discounted Russian crude due to supply constraints.
- US Treasury discusses sanctions risk while Indian refiners secure alternative supplies, with vessels routing through Singapore.
The U.S. imposed sanctions on a refinery for allegedly buying crude oil from West Africa and the Middle East, reported in Singapore.
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Updated Jul 2
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What happened
The U.S. imposed sanctions on a refinery for allegedly buying crude oil from West Africa and the Middle East, reported in Singapore.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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West Africa
westernmost region of the African continent
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Singapore
sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia
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