# US may ease sanctions on vessels used to ship oil from Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/100836

- TASS, 2026-10-15 04:47 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2202269

> The US is considering easing sanctions on so-called shadow fleet vessels that have carried oil and petroleum products from Russia, Iran and Venezuela, Reuters reported, citing a US official. The move aims to bring down record-high global freight rates. Companies using the vessels would need a permit from the US Treasury Department.

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