House approves ban on Russian oil to US, bolstering Biden

  By Lisa Mascaro in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — The House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday night that would ban Russian oil imports to the United States, an effort to put into law the restrictions announced by President Joe Biden in response to the...

US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’

  By Zeke Miller, Mike Balsamo And Josh Boak in Washington WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine, but he acknowledged...

Brent crude up $10, shares sink as Ukraine conflict deepens

  By Yuri Kageyama in Tokyo TOKYO (AP) — The price of oil jumped more than $10 a barrel and shares were sharply lower Monday as the conflict in Ukraine deepened amid mounting calls for harsher sanctions against Russia. Brent crude oil surged over $10 early...

Blinken: US, allies discuss Russia oil imports

WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the United States and its allies are having a “very active discussion” about banning the import of Russian oil and natural gas in the latest escalation of their sanctions in retaliation for its invasion of...