White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at a briefing that the US administration does not allow the possibility of buying Russian oil to replenish the strategic reserve. It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“No, because (importing oil. - Gazeta.Ru) is banned,” she said in response to a related question.

In March, the United States imposed a ban on the import of oil, oil products, LNG and coal from Russia due to the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Earlier it was reported that the decision to introduce a price ceiling for Russian oil, which was adopted by the countries of the European Union, the G7 and Australia, came into force on December 5. The price ceiling is set at $60 per barrel, after January 15 it will be regularly reviewed. The restrictions will affect a wide range of services related to the sea transportation of oil. The Kremlin refused to accept the decision of the Western countries. On December 5, the EU embargo on offshore supplies of Russian oil also begins to work.