The United States Treasury has refreshed its sanctions list related to Russia, adding three Russian entities and three vessels to the measures. The update appears on the department’s official portal and underscores ongoing efforts to curb sanctioned economic activity connected to Moscow.
Among the vessels named are the tankers HS Atlantica, NS Champion, and Viktor Bakaev. All three operate under the Liberian flag and have now been targeted by asset freezes and trade restrictions as part of the broader campaign to disrupt energy shipments linked to Russia.
Earlier coverage noted that the market did not react immediately to the withdrawal of the gasoline export ban from Russia, which had been in place since September 21. Industry observers expressed a cautious view that fuel prices would not swing sharply in the near term. Sergei Kondratyev, a researcher from the Institute of Energy and Finance, pointed out that the combination of lower global oil prices and a stronger ruble contributed to a steadier price outlook, with no pronounced short-term fallout expected from the lifting of the ban.
Late last week, authorities in Moscow announced a decision to lift certain restrictions on gasoline exports from the Russian Federation. This move follows months of tighter controls aimed at stabilizing domestic markets while monitoring trade flows to international buyers.
Previously, diesel shipments were reported to remain subject to an embargo while gasoline export policies were being adjusted. Market participants have been watching the evolution of these regulatory measures as they navigate the practical implications for fuel supply, international trading partners, and price formation in both domestic and foreign markets.