US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil until 2027
- Published on 15/10/2026 - 21:35 GMT+2 The US Treasury Department on Thursday extended a sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil, allowing its service stations outside Russia to continue operating until April 2027.
- The extension allows Lukoil-branded petrol stations in countries including the United States to continue serving customers until 24 April 2027, replacing an earlier licence due to expire later this month.
- However, the latest licence maintains restrictions on the "transfer of funds to any person or account located in the Russian Federation".
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- Published on 15/10/2026 - 21:35 GMT+2 The US Treasury Department on Thursday extended a sanctions waiver for Russian oil giant Lukoil, allowing its service stations outside Russia to continue operating until April 2027.
- The extension allows Lukoil-branded petrol stations in countries including the United States to continue serving customers until 24 April 2027, replacing an earlier licence due to expire later this month.
- However, the latest licence maintains restrictions on the "transfer of funds to any person or account located in the Russian Federation".
Sources: Euronews