Crude Calculations: The U. S.
and Russia's Oil Dilemma The expiration of a waiver allowing the sale of certain Russian crude oil to the United States has raised eyebrows in energy circles, particularly given the current tightness in global markets.
This development is not simply a matter of geopolitics; it's also a symptom of a more profound issue: the ongoing struggle to balance competing interests and risks in an increasingly volatile oil landscape.