Iranian oil starts flowing to Tajikistan despite US sanctions risk

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Tajikistan announced it is now receiving oil and petroleum products from Iran, opening a potential new energy source for a country whose fuel supplies have long been dominated by Russia. Deliveries began in late August, the energy and water resources ministry told the Asia-Plus news agency.

Why it matters：Iran is finding buyers for its oil in Central Asia despite sanctions, chipping at Russian dominance of the region's fuel market and testing how far US sanctions will be enforced.

Key points

  • The deliveries began in late August, according to Tajikistan's Energy and Water Resources Ministry.
  • Tajikistan's fuel supplies have long been dominated by Russia.
  • The trade carries US sanctions risk.

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