https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tumbles-as-trump-s-russia-sanctions-waiver-may-lead-to-more-fuel-suppliesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tumbles-as-trump-s-russia-sanctions-waiver-may-lead-to-more-fuel-supplieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-tumbles-as-trump-s-russia-sanctions-waiver-may-lead-to-more-fuel-supplies#u145825Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:25:24 +0000Oil prices fell from a five-month high on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia. This move is expected to increase global fuel supplies by boosting Russian fuel exports. Brent crude futures dropped $1.94, or 1.77%, to $107.92 a barrel by 0227 GMT. While the waiver puts downward pressure on prices, markets remain mixed as geopolitical tensions persist in oil-producing regions, including continued risks in the Middle East.Why it mattersSanctions on Russia typically limit the volume of fuel entering the global market, keeping prices elevated. By removing th