Scott Bessent Rejects Oil Markets Intervention As ‘Rumor,’ Points To Russian Sanctions Waiver As Short-Term Fix

All NewsMarch 20, 2026

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent rejects oil futures intervention rumors, using a temporary Russian oil sanctions waiver to tame the energy shock.

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