Oil Futures Pare Losses From Russia Sanctions Waiver — Market Talk

Oil futures pared earlier losses after reports of a Russia sanctions waiver, according to Dow Jones market talk. The headline points to a policy-driven supply channel: a waiver that eases restrictions on Russian crude flows raises expected barrel availability, which pressures front-month prices while traders reassess how much physical volume actually reaches the market. Crude benchmarks such as WTI and Brent are the most directly exposed, with Russia-linked grades and refined product cracks in Europe sensitive to any change in sanctioned-barrel flows. The partial recovery suggests the initial supply-relief move was tempered by doubts over the waiver's scope or duration. Traders will watch the weekly EIA crude inventory report and any official Treasury or OFAC clarification on license terms for confirmation of the waiver's actual reach.

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