Yukos Oil Sales Won?t Be Halted

The Russian government has lifted the threat of a halt to oil sales by Yukos.
Oil prices eased after that announce Wednesday. Yukos shares recovered more than 20 percent.
"The companies themselves have regained legal control over their property, and above all the right to sell oil and carry out financial transactions," a Yukos source said, adding that an existing ban on fixed asset sales remained in force.