The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.

The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.

Oil prices surged on Friday and were on track for a third straight week of gains as traders focused on potential supply disruptions from more sanctions on Russia. Brent crude futures gained $2.50, or 3.

The measures include sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, and the blacklisting of 183 vessels involved in Russian energy exports. Dozens of traders, Russia-based oilfield service providers,

The United States on Friday imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy sector to try to limit funding for Moscow's war in Ukraine. The sanctions target two of Russia's largest oil companies, Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas,

The U.S. Treasury Department is sanctioning Russian oil companies, tankers, officials and executives. Oil prices jumped on worries that crude supplies would face disruptions. Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Friday as the U.