Hassett, director of the US White House National Economic Council: I think the impounded tanker was engaged in black market trading at the time, and the total amount of oil seized at sea accounted for a very small proportion compared to global supply.

Hassett, director of the US White House National Economic Council: I think the impounded tanker was engaged in black market trading at the time, and the total amount of oil seized at sea accounted for a very small proportion compared to global supply.