Oil prices slide as sanctions relief on Russian crude raises hopes of increased supply — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-slide-as-sanctions-relief-on-russian-crude-raises-hopes-of-increased-supplyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Oil Prices Slide as U.S. Eases Russian Sanctionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-slide-as-sanctions-relief-on-russian-crude-raises-hopes-of-increased-supplyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-slide-as-sanctions-relief-on-russian-crude-raises-hopes-of-increased-supply#u146575Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:01:32 +0000Crude oil prices declined as markets evaluated the impact of sanctions relief on Russian energy exports. U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order suspending numerous sanctions against Russia and waiving proposed tariffs for nations importing Russian oil, fueling expectations of increased global supply. Brent crude futures fell 1.80% to $107.88 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate lost 1.14% to $100.25 per barrel. The drop in prices tempered concerns driven by ongoing Middle Eastern supply risks, tanker attacks, and recent Ukrainian energy strikes.Why it mattersEnergy mar