Russia, Sanctions and Oil Prices

Oil Prices Climb Above $80 Per Barrel Amid Biden's Latest Sanctions
Prices surged after the administration imposed what officials called "most significant sanctions yet on Russia's energy sector."
Oil prices slip as Russia sanctions stay in focus
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday from the previous day's four-month highs but the market remained supported by continuing focus on the impact of new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports to key buyers India and China.
Oil Prices Remain Elevated After Russia Sanctions Sparked Supply Concerns
The size and scope of new U.S. sanctions on Russia sent oil prices spiking on Monday, and both Brent and WTI have retained most of those gains.
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for heating fuels.
Oil prices climb 2% to 4-month high with sanctions expected to disrupt Russian supplies
Oil prices climbed about 2% to a four-month high on Monday on expectations that wider U.S. sanctions on Russian oil would force buyers in India and China to seek other suppliers.
Oil Prices Jump to 4-Month High on Fresh U.S. Sanctions
New US sanctions targeting Russia's oil industry, including Gazprom and the "shadow fleet", have pushed oil prices higher and forced Asian buyers to seek alternative sources.
Oil prices jump to 5-month high over increasing worries of supply crunch stemming from sanctions
Oil extends gains as markets price-in supply impact of recently announced sanctions against Russia's energy market.
Oil prices hover near four-month highs as Russia sanctions stay in focus
Brent futures slipped 54 cents to $80.47 a barrel by 1033 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 53 cents to $78.29
Oil prices pull back after rising to their highest since August on Russia sanctions
Oil futures pulled back Tuesday, giving back some ground after a three-day rally driven in part by a new round of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil industry.
Oil prices remain near four-month highs as markets weigh Russia sanctions impact
Brent LCOc1 futures slipped 22 cents, or 0.27%, to $80.79 a barrel by 0122 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 16 cents, or 0.2% to $78.66 a barrel.
IEA says new US sanctions could significantly disrupt Russian supply
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russian oil announced last Friday could significantly disrupt the country's oil supply chains, the International Energy Agency said in a monthly report on Wednesday.
Oil inches up, but uncertainty over sanctions impact caps gains
Oil prices rose on Wednesday trimming losses from the previous day, as the focus turned back to potential supply disruptions ...
Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry to cut off funding for Ukraine war effort
The Biden administration on Friday targeted Russia’s energy sector, including its oil industry, with some of its harshest ...
Oil Could Hit $90, Goldman Sachs Says: 'Trump May Not Ease Sanctions' On Russia
Goldman Sachs is warning of potential upside risks to oil prices following U.S. sanctions on Russia's energy sector, with ...
Oil prices slip on US energy demand forecast
Oil prices slipped on Tuesday after a U.S. government agency forecast steady U.S. oil demand in 2025 while lifting its ...