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US Energy Secretary: Russian Oil Sanctions Not Eased

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has denied rumors that Washington eased sanctions on Russian crude oil, stating that any potential relief would strictly apply to diesel fuel.

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has refuted rumors that Washington has eased any sanctions imposed on Russian oil. The secretary stated that restrictions targeting Russian crude oil remain fully in force.

According to Miraz.TV, Wright underscored that the US administration has not reduced sanctions pressure on the Russian oil sector in any way.

Potential Relief Limited Exclusively to Diesel

The Energy Secretary emphasized that any prospective concessions or temporary waivers currently under review would apply exclusively to diesel fuel, leaving crude oil sanctions entirely unaffected.

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