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Aircraft Lessor AerCap Says Russian Airlines Proposing Settlements for Stranded Jets

Aircraft lessor AerCap said on Thursday it had been approached by Russian airlines and their insurance companies about possible settlements for planes stranded after the Ukraine invasion but that it was unclear if any deal could be reached. Western sanctions …

Russian Oil Is Being Stored in Ghana as Pool of Buyers Shrinks

A cargo of Russian oil is heading for storage tanks in Ghana, a nation that exports crude itself and is on the doorstep of two regional supply powerhouses. The development suggests that traders could be scouring the market for new …

EU Sanctions Aim to Make Banks Report Frozen Russia Assets; Russia Reinsurer on List

The European Union is poised to force banks to report information on Russian Central Bank assets as part of the bloc’s latest sanctions package targeting Moscow for its war in Ukraine, according to draft proposals seen by Bloomberg. Getting a …

‘Shadow Fleet’ of Tankers Transporting Russian Oil Swells to 600 Ships: Trafigura

The “shadow fleet” of ships that transport Russian oil around the world has expanded to around 600 tankers, according to trading giant Trafigura. About 400 crude oil vessels, or 20% of the global fleet, have “switched” from mainstream trades to …

Factbox: Here Are Main Elements of New G7-Led Price Cap on Russian Oil Products

The Group of Seven rich nations, the European Union and Australia have set price caps for Russian diesel and other refined petroleum products to keep markets supplied while limiting Moscow’s revenues when an EU embargo kicks in. The EU measure, …

G-7 Nations, EU Agree to Price Caps on Russian Refined Oil Products

European Union countries agreed to set price caps on Russian refined oil products to limit Moscow’s funds for its invasion of Ukraine, the Swedish presidency of the EU said on Friday. EU diplomats said the price caps are $100 per …

Western Tankers Ramp Up Russian Oil Shipments as Prices Remain Below G7 Price Cap

Western oil tankers ramped up their shipments of Russian crude in January as prices for Moscow’s flagship Urals grade held below an international price cap, according to market sources and Eikon data. The Group of Seven nations (G7), Australia and …

EU Eyes $100/Barrel Cap on Russian Premium Oil Products in Next Round of Sanctions

The European Commission is proposing that the EU set a $100 per barrel price cap on premium Russian oil products like diesel and a $45 per barrel cap on discounted products like fuel oil, European Union officials said on Thursday. …

Aircraft Leasing Companies Cautious About Risky Markets After $10B Hit in Russia

Aircraft leasing companies, which own most of the world’s passenger jets, face a tricky balance between risks and rewards after losing 400 planes in Russia, but have made no “knee-jerk” withdrawal from any major market yet, executives said. The lessors …

Russia’s Flagship Oil Sells at Half Global Prices, Below G7 Imposed Cap

Russia’s flagship oil is selling at less than half international prices — and way below a Group of Seven imposed cap — following sanctions targeting the Kremlin’s revenue from petroleum sales. The nation’s Urals grade, a far bigger export stream …