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US Allows Sale of Stranded Iranian Oil to Lower Fuel Prices

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 01:16 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 08:35 | 2 sources | 2 articles

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The United States has authorized the sale of Iranian oil that had been previously stranded due to sanctions. This decision is reportedly aimed at mitigating rising fuel prices, a politically sensitive issue particularly during periods of high inflation. The move could signal a tactical adjustment in the US approach to Iranian sanctions, prioritizing domestic economic concerns over strict enforcement in certain circumstances.

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US Allows Sale of Stranded Iran Oil to Cap Fuel-Price Rises Foto: Bloomberg
Bloomberg 21 mar. 2026, 01:16 (7 hours ago)

US Allows Sale of Stranded Iran Oil to Cap Fuel-Price Rises

The US has allowed the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products that have been loaded onto tankers, its latest effort to counter rising oil prices due to the Middle East war.

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Politico EU 21 mar. 2026, 08:35 (10 min ago)

US pauses sanctions on some of Iran’s oil as gas prices surge

Washington will allow the sale of Iranian shipments already in transit, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

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