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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Russia has earned money for war thanks to easing of sanctions โ€“ video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlights how the easing of sanctions has allowed Russia to increase oil sales, thereby funding its military efforts against Ukraine.

Mar 22 โ€ข 09:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

"We don't have extra..." Iran shows Trump the mirror as the US allows oil sales

Iran has responded to the US's temporary easing of oil sanctions by stating that it does not have any extra oil to sell.

Mar 21 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia has earned over โ‚ฌ7bn in two weeks due to war in Iran

Russia has made over โ‚ฌ7 billion in two weeks as a result of increased energy sales amid the easing of US sanctions.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"To earn 200 to 300 won per liter..." Six cases of fake oil sales identified

Authorities in South Korea have uncovered six locations selling fake oil products, motivated by the rising prices from the US-Iran conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Plenergy reaffirms its leadership in 'low cost' gasoline with revenues of 1.800 billion in 2025

Plenergy reports a sales increase and aims to expand its low-cost fuel offerings significantly by 2027.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Iran: The US turns a blind eye - Iran unexpectedly reaps profits from oil

Iran is reportedly earning over $140 million daily from oil sales as prices rise and the US overlooks oil shipments to avoid further destabilizing already shaken crude oil markets due to ongoing conflicts.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government prohibits sales of the San Olivetto olive oil brand

The Brazilian government has banned the sale of San Olivetto olive oil due to irregularities and unknown origins of the product.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Jฤ™drzej Bielecki: Russia is the only winner of the Iranian war

The article discusses how Russia is profiting from the Iranian war, particularly through oil sales, amidst changing geopolitical dynamics influenced by U.S. sanctions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 19:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The United States has lifted the ban on Russian oil sales โ€“ expert: A big handshake to the Kremlin

The U.S. Treasury Department announced a temporary lift on the ban on Russian oil sales, which experts suggest may benefit Russia amidst ongoing complexities in global oil trading due to recent military actions in the region.

Mar 13 โ€ข 17:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

So many tankers of Russian oil are lying in the sea without being sold! The 'lottery' for these countries at Trump's order

Amid rising oil prices, Trump has granted temporary exemptions for Russian oil sales, enabling several countries to purchase it without restrictions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Two countries may start a battle for Russian oil: how many millions does the Kremlin earn per day

The article discusses the potential financial gains Russia stands to make from oil sales amid the ongoing conflict, particularly focusing on the competition between India and China to secure Russian crude oil.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Gulf States Lose 22 Trillion Won after US Airstrikes, Russia Earns 2 Trillion

Recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran have led to significant economic losses for Gulf states, while Russia capitalizes on the situation through increased oil sales.

Mar 13 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Oil prices remain stable after Trump eases sanctions on Russia

Oil prices stabilized around $100 a barrel after the Trump administration announced it would allow sales of certain Russian crude oil.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Dmitriev: "The global energy market cannot remain stable without Russian oil"

Kiril Dmitriev, the special envoy of the Russian president, asserted that the global energy market cannot operate without the contribution of Russian oil, in light of the U.S. allowing temporary sales of Russian crude already on tankers.

Mar 13 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: NNPC January Revenue Drops 46.7 Percent to N2.57tn Amid Increased Oil Sales

Nigeria's NNPC reported a 46.7% drop in January revenue despite improved oil sales.

Mar 10 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

In the midst of the energy crisis, Putin seeks to sell Russian oil to Europe again with Orban as a 'Trojan horse'

Putin aims to resume oil sales to Europe amid the ongoing energy crisis, leveraging Viktor Orban's support to lift sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Sales Wave in the Stock Markets with Oil Prices Skyrocketing: Ibex Drops Below 17,000 Points

The Ibex index plummeted below 17,000 points due to heavy selling triggered by rising oil prices, which recently exceeded $100 a barrel.

Mar 9 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province Launches Emergency Investigation into 'Fake Oil' Amid Soaring Energy Prices

Gyeonggi Province is conducting a large-scale investigation into illegal activities related to fake oil sales due to rising international oil prices influencing local economies.

Mar 9 โ€ข 06:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

US approves temporary sale of stranded Russian oil to India

The US has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil to allow sales to India for stranded oil at sea until April 2026.

Mar 6 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Suspicion of Cartel in Diesel Prices: Special Investigation Department and Fair Trade Commission Search Oil Sales Companies

The Tokyo District Prosecutor's Special Investigation Department and the Fair Trade Commission conducted searches on oil companies for suspected collusion in diesel pricing.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Jordi Ciuraneta (Priordei): 'We sold 17,000 bottles of oil in an hour on Korean teleshopping'

Catalan entrepreneur Jordi Ciuraneta expresses his successful sales of 17,000 bottles of oil in just one hour during a Korean teleshopping event and his ambition for culinary excellence in France.

Mar 4 โ€ข 04:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Oil, dollar, and arms sales โ€“ The real causes of the war

The article discusses the geopolitical implications of U.S.-Iran relations and the hidden economic interests behind the conflict, particularly in oil and strategic minerals.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

2025 Results Demonstrate Pemex's Strength: Sales Increase, Debt Reduction, and Operational Improvement

Pemex reported improved financial results for 2025, highlighting increased fuel sales, reduced costs, and enhanced financial stability.

Feb 27 โ€ข 17:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The blockade of the island: The United States confirmed that it authorizes the sale of oil and gas to Cuba under certain conditions

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that oil and gas sales to Cuba are now authorized, provided that the fuel is directed to private citizens and companies.

Feb 25 โ€ข 18:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Managers sold shares, but oil has not flowed. Inspectors are investigating MOL

Czech inspectors are examining MOL following reports of share sales by managers amidst a decline in oil production.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Trump and Netanyahu plan to exert pressure on Iran's oil exports

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to apply pressure on Iran's oil exports, particularly focused on its sales to China.

Feb 15 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

Sources: USA and Israel agree on Iran's oil exports

President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have reached an agreement to exert pressure on Iran's oil exports, particularly targeting its sales to China.

Feb 15 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
World

Axios: Trump and Netanyahu agree that Iran's oil sales should be choked off

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed on the need to work towards reducing Iran's oil exports.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Russian oil circulates the world. Huge discounts do not help

Western efforts to limit Russia's oil sales are forcing it to offer larger discounts, yet large quantities of oil remain unsold.

Feb 13 โ€ข 13:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

Trump โ€˜extractsโ€™ from Venezuela: Oil sales already exceed 1 billion dollars... and โ€˜could quintupleโ€™

Oil sales from Venezuela have exceeded 1 billion dollars and are projected to potentially quintuple in the near future, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Digital payments account for 43% of fuel salesโ€”Moniepoint

A recent study by Moniepoint reveals that digital payments now comprise 43% of fuel transactions in Nigeria's oil sector, highlighting a significant move away from cash.

Feb 11 โ€ข 02:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Donald Trump's government launches an economic pressure campaign against Cuba and prevents the sale of oil to the island

The Trump administration is curbing oil sales to Cuba, exacerbating the country's fuel shortages and impacting various sectors including airline operations and public transportation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 00:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Shell inaugurated an oil plant in Vaca Muerta and plans investments of US$ 700 million

Shell has inaugurated a new oil and gas processing system in Argentina's Vaca Muerta, confirming substantial investments amid speculation about asset sales.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Attorney General of El Salvador freezes an investigation for money laundering related to the sale of Venezuelan oil implicating Nayib Bukele

The Attorney General of El Salvador has suspended a money laundering investigation concerning Venezuelan oil sales that implicate President Nayib Bukele.

Feb 7 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Cuba will ration fuel sales due to shortages caused by US sanctions

The Cuban government will ration fuel sales in response to supply shortages caused by US oil embargoes, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Oscar Pรฉrez-Oliva Fraga.

Feb 7 โ€ข 01:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Xi Jinping, 'Don't sell weapons to Taiwan'... Trump, 'Stop buying American crude'

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a strong warning against U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during a phone call with President Donald Trump, who demanded China purchase American crude oil.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
World

โ€˜Of course they pay us!โ€™ Pemex sold $1.4 billion in oil barrels to Cuba

Pemex has disclosed that it has a single, normal oil sales contract worth $1.4 billion with Cuba for 2023, as stated by the company's director, Vรญctor Rodrรญguez.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

USA: We have returned all 500 million dollars from oil sales to Venezuela

The United States has returned all $500 million from an oil sales agreement to the Venezuelan government, as confirmed by an anonymous US official.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Who Buys Venezuelan Oil from the Trump Administration?

President Donald Trump aims to increase Venezuela's oil production and sales amidst various political complexities, leading to an announcement that India will purchase Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian oil.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

S. Lavrov stated that economic pressure on Cuba is unacceptable

Russian Foreign Minister S. Lavrov condemned the economic and military pressure on Cuba, particularly the threat of additional tariffs on oil sales to the country, amid its severe economic crisis.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Medvedev โ€“ about the 'red button' and the scenario of NATO's collapse

Dmitry Medvedev expressed skepticism about NATO's collapse, suggesting that the EU could apologize to Russia and request gas and oil sales, while stating that both scenarios could be beneficial for the planet.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Why are millions from Venezuelan oil first flowing to Qatar?

Hundreds of millions of dollars from U.S. sales of Venezuelan oil are temporarily routed to Qatar, bypassing direct transfers to Venezuela or U.S. banks, a method highlighted by CNN that may expedite the flow of much-needed funds to Venezuela.

Jan 16 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Russia: "Dive" in oil and gas revenues - Decreased by 24% in 2025

Russia's revenues from oil and gas sales have plummeted by 24% in 2025, reaching levels not seen since 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

America sold its first shipment of Venezuelan oil for $500 million

The United States has confirmed the sale of its first Venezuelan oil shipment worth $500 million, with expectations of additional sales in the coming weeks following recent military actions in Venezuela.

Jan 15 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Russian oil loses customers. Pumping slows down

By December 2026, Russian oil companies were forced to significantly reduce oil pumping due to sanctions imposed by Donald Trump's administration, disrupting sales to major Kremlin buyers like India and China.

Jan 12 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Chris Wright: 'Trump now controls all oil sales from Venezuela'

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states that Trump is demanding $100 billion from oil companies to revive Venezuelan oil production, which may take up to 12 years to reach its maximum output again.

Jan 12 โ€ข 03:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

US teases imminent Venezuela sanctions relief

The US is considering lifting some sanctions against Venezuela to facilitate oil sales, as announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following comments from President Trump on the need for access to Venezuelan crude.

Jan 11 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Washington discusses lifting sanctions on Venezuela and urges its citizens to leave

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Pisenet indicated that additional American sanctions on Venezuela may be lifted soon to facilitate oil sales, while also highlighting potential discussions with international financial institutions for economic recovery in the country.

Jan 10 โ€ข 20:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
World

Trump Declares National Emergency to Avoid Claims from Venezuela's Creditors If It Sells Its Oil

U.S. President Donald Trump declared a 'national emergency' to protect revenues from Venezuelan oil sales in U.S. Treasury accounts, preventing creditors of Venezuela's debt from claiming these funds.

Jan 10 โ€ข 19:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
World

Geopolitics: Venezuela is just the beginning

The article discusses Donald Trump's enthusiasm and strategic plans regarding Venezuela, emphasizing plans for oil sales and the recent military actions against Nicolรกs Maduro.

Jan 9 โ€ข 15:52 UTC

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