US considers removing sanctions on some shadow fleet vessels to cut freight rates, official says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-removing-sanctions-on-some-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US considers easing shadow fleet sanctions to lower freight rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-removing-sanctions-on-some-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-considers-removing-sanctions-on-some-shadow-fleet-vessels-to-cut-freight-rates-official-says#u134925Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:56:27 +0000The Trump administration is weighing the removal of sanctions on certain shadow fleet tankers to reduce record-high global freight rates. According to a US official, the proposal would permit previously sanctioned vessels to transport oil and petroleum products that are not otherwise banned under US law. These vessels have historically moved shipments for sanctioned nations including Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. While the move aims to increase global oil shipments and lower costs, oil prices have already fallen in response to the possibility of eased restrictions.Why it mattersShadow fleets co