russian oil
Half of Russian oil is transported by “shadow” tankers
Russia’s oil export revenue for October became the second largest in 2023. Half of the volumes were transported by “shadow” tankers, which are not subject to the price cap policy.
The US imposed sanctions against companies and ships transporting Russian oil
The United States imposed sanctions against ships and companies involved in the transportation of Russian oil.
Denmark will inspect and detain tankers with Russian oil
The EU authorities can instruct Denmark to check and detain tankers with Russian oil transiting through its territorial waters.
The Russian Federation almost completely bypasses the “price ceiling” for oil
In October 2023, the average price of Russian oil by sea was $80 per barrel.
The US will check shipowners for violating sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. Treasury Department has asked shipping companies to provide information on 100 tankers suspected of violating Russian oil sanctions.
Despite the embargo: a Greek tanker delivered Russian oil to Italy
150,000 tons of Russian oil were delivered to the port in Italy, which was exported directly from the Russian Federation despite the sanctions.
The USA introduced sanctions against companies and ships for violating the “price ceiling” for oil from the Russian Federation
The United States imposed sanctions on Turkish shipping companies, as well as vessels that violated the “price ceiling” for Russian oil.
UAE tankers are the largest illegal transporter of Russian oil
Almost 41% of the tankers of the so-called “shadow fleet”, which bypass sanctions and transport Russian oil, are registered in the United Arab Emirates.
A tanker with Russian Arctic oil is heading to Brazil
A tanker carrying Russian Arctic crude oil has approached Brazil, where it has been heading for more than two weeks.
The review of the price cap on Russian oil has been postponed
The G7 countries postponed the review of the price ceiling for Russian oil, most of which is traded above the limit due to the rise in world prices.