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US extends Serbian oil firm NIS's sanctions waiver for 30 days, President Vucic says

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Posted on March 28, 2025

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BELGRADE (Reuters) - The United States Treasury has granted a 30-day extension to the Serbian oil company NIS's sanctions waiver, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday. NIS operates

US Grants 30-Day Extension on Serbian Oil Sanctions Waiver

BELGRADE (Reuters) - The United States Treasury has granted a 30-day extension to the Serbian oil company NIS's sanctions waiver, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Friday.

NIS operates Serbia's only oil refinery, which has an annual capacity of 4.8 million tons and covers most of the Balkan country's energy needs.

It is majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom.

The waiver had been due to expire at midnight.

“We have received another 30 days of sanctions reprieve for NIS ... Thanks to our American partners for understanding,” Vucic said in a post on Instagram.

(Reporting by Aleksandar Vasovic; Writing by Antonis Pothitos; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • US Treasury extends NIS's sanctions waiver by 30 days.
  • NIS operates Serbia's only oil refinery with a 4.8 million ton capacity.
  • The waiver was set to expire at midnight.
  • NIS is majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom.
  • President Vucic thanked US partners for the extension.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the US Treasury's extension of the Serbian oil company NIS's sanctions waiver for 30 days.
Who owns the Serbian oil company NIS?
NIS is majority-owned by Russia's Gazprom Neft and Gazprom.
Why is the sanctions waiver important?
The waiver is crucial for Serbia's energy needs as NIS operates the country's only oil refinery.

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