Britain eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports
Britain has eased sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports, allowing for imports of Russian crude oil refined in third countries. This decision comes amid rising fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The UK government stated that the easing of sanctions is intended to protect national interests while facing global energy supply challenges.
- ▪The UK government announced the easing of sanctions on May 20, 2026.
- ▪The new trade licence allows for the import of Russian crude oil refined in countries like India.
- ▪This decision follows a US sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea.
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Britain eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel importsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxEasing the sanctions would allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 20, 2026, 04:03 PMUpdated May 20, 2026, 04:03 PMLONDON – The British government said on May 20 that it had eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries on May 20, amid spiralling fuel prices caused by the Middle East war.The trade licence that came into effect on May 20 is of “indefinite duration” according to the Department of Business and Trade website, and will be periodically reviewed.It will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries such as India.The government also issued a…
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