Oil prices rose on Wednesday trimming losses from the previous day, as the focus turned back to potential supply disruptions from sanctions on Russian tankers, though gains were capped as the market awaited more clarity on their impact.

Oil prices were edging up as traders await more clarity on the effect of U.S. sanctions on Russia. Brent crude was up 0.4% at $80.22 a barrel, while WTI was up 0.5% to $76.74 a barrel. Further gains are also being capped by reports of a potentially imminent cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.

It remains to be seen how the incoming Trump administration will handle enforcement.

Crude oil prices surge as U.S. sanctions on Russian oil disrupt global supplies, driving Brent crude above $81/bbl to the highest in nearly five months.

Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market focused on potential supply disruptions from U.S. sanctions on Russian energy companies and tankers carrying Russian oil. Brent crude futures were up 65 cents,