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.

Oil futures were up strongly Monday, with Brent crude on track for its first finish above $80 a barrel since August, as investors assess the potential hit to supply from a further tightening of U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector.

Oil surpassed $80 a barrel as traders digested a report that Indian oil processors are bracing for new US sanctions that would hit flows from Russia.

Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Friday, with global benchmark Brent breaking $80 per barrel for the first time since October on fears that tougher U.S. sanctions on Russia will disrupt crude supplies.