The United States may postpone its decision on new sanctions against Russia until the conclusion of the legally mandated 30-day review period, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright in an interview with CBS News. Wright indicated that President Donald Trump tends to wait until the last moment before making such decisions, carefully weighing potential repercussions and compromises. Trump signed a new sanctions legislation on September 18, which enhances the president's authority to impose restrictions on Russia and includes additional tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy resources. Given the 30-day timeframe established for some measures in the legislation, a decision could be delayed until approximately October 18. However, Wright did not confirm that new sanctions would necessarily be enacted by that date. Furthermore, he noted that the Trump administration is maintaining communication with both Moscow and Kyiv in an effort to seek resolution to the ongoing conflict, highlighting the president's continuous efforts in this regard. This uncertainty regarding sanctions may influence the market dynamics and create opportunities for competitors in the energy sector.
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