Iran Denies Floating Crude Amid U.S. Waiver
On March 21, Iranian Petroleum Ministry spokesperson Saman Ghodousi denied U.S. claims that Iran has roughly 140 million barrels of crude stored at sea, calling U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks a market-manipulating ploy. U.S. officials proposed a 30-day waiver to allow sales of afloat cargoes to relieve prices above $100 per barrel, but analysts warn Strait of Hormuz disruptions and constrained storage limit near-term impact.
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