U.S. Changes Rules on Russian Oil

Apr 18, 2026, 14:38

Introduction

The U.S. government changed a rule about Russian oil. They will allow some Russian oil to move for a short time.

Main Body

On Friday, the U.S. Treasury Department gave a special permission. This permission lasts for 30 days. It is for Russian oil on big ships. The U.S. did this before in March. The U.S. wants to help because there is a war in Iran. Now, there is not enough energy. Secretary Scott Bessent said something different on Wednesday. He said the government would not give this permission. The government did not explain why they changed their mind. Russia can now make more money from oil. Before, the U.S. stopped this because Russia started a war in Ukraine. Now, the war in Iran helps Russia sell more oil.

Conclusion

The U.S. government stopped the rules for a short time. They want to make sure there is enough oil for everyone.

Vocabulary Learning

energy
Power from electricity, gas, or oil.能源
Example:Now, there is not enough energy.
explain
To make something clear or give a reason.解釋
Example:The government did not explain why they changed their mind.
permission
Allowing someone to do something.許可
Example:The U.S. Treasury Department gave a special permission.
rule
A set of instructions that people must follow.規則
Example:The U.S. government changed a rule about Russian oil.
stopped
To finish or end something.停止
Example:The U.S. government stopped the rules for a short time.