US will allow temporary waiver of sanctions on Iranian oil on the sea to expire this week, according to source reports

The expiration of the temporary waiver on Iranian oil sanctions signals a tightening of supply, which may elevate oil prices and impact related currencies like the JPY and GBP.

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  • The Trump administration will allow the 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil at sea to expire on April 19, removing a temporary measure that had helped some oil reach global markets during the war.
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This move could exacerbate existing tensions in the oil market, leading to broader implications for global energy pricing and geopolitical stability.

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