Sanctions broken: Oil traders are seeking permission from the US government to use tankers sanctioned for their role in transporting illegally produced oil, to solve the problem of ship shortages and reduce prices. At least four companies, including Trafigora Group, Vitol Group and Mercury, are involved in the process.

Sanctions broken: Oil traders are seeking permission from the US government to use tankers sanctioned for their role in transporting illegally produced oil, to solve the problem of ship shortages and reduce prices. At least four companies, including Trafigora Group, Vitol Group and Mercury, are involved in the process.