https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-easing-sanctions-on-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-easing-sanctions-on-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-easing-sanctions-on-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-says#u132013Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:50:46 +0000The Trump administration is exploring the removal of sanctions on specific shadow fleet vessels in an effort to bring down record-high global freight rates and oil shipping costs. According to a US official, these active deliberations focus on permitting legal oil to move using tankers previously targeted by punitive measures. These shadow vessels have historically moved oil and petroleum products originating from nations like Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. Financial markets reacted immediately to the reports, causing oil prices and Brent crude to decline by over two percent amid the potential f