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2010-04-08 Syria-Lebanon-Iran

Russia's LUKoil ceases gasoline supplies to Iran

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Posted by Fred 2010-04-08 00:00|| || Front Page|| [13 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 Does this have anything to do with the recent nuclear drawdown agreement between Obama and the Russians?

Posted by Whatch Dingle9559 2010-04-08 13:36|| 2010-04-08 13:36|| Front Page Top

#2 Nope. It has to do with Iranians' ability to pay.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2010-04-08 14:22|| 2010-04-08 14:22|| Front Page Top

#3 I think its a 3 part deal involving the recent US-Russia nuclear treaty, as payoff for Russia's delay in sending Iran S300 anti-air defense systems and implicit oil sanctions which are also justified by Iran's failure to pay

Posted by BlackCat 2010-04-08 16:38|| 2010-04-08 16:38|| Front Page Top

#4 LUKoil owns an oil refinery(s?) and a bunch of service/convenience stores in the US. If they want to continue to do business in the US, then they had to quit Iran.
House passes Iran gasoline sanctions bill
The House of Representatives approved legislation on Tuesday to impose sanctions on foreign companies that help supply gasoline to Iran, a move lawmakers hope will deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear program.

Posted by ed 2010-04-08 17:16|| 2010-04-08 17:16|| Front Page Top

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