UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar
The UK has eased sanctions on imports of Russian oil products amid rising fuel prices. This decision allows for the import of Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye. Critics argue that this move undermines the UK's previous stance against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪The UK government has issued a trade licence allowing imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries.
- ▪This sanction waiver is of indefinite duration and will be periodically reviewed.
- ▪The decision follows a US sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea, which was recently extended.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warUK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soarThis sanction waiver will allow the UK to import Russian crude oil refined in third countries, such as India and Turkiye.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoMany critics view the UK and US plan to take in Russian gas again as Moscow gaining from the war in Iran [File: Jason Alden/Bloomberg]By AFP and The Associated PressPublished On 20 May 202620 May 2026The United Kingdom government said it had eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, amid soaring fuel prices caused by the Iran war and prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz.The trade licence that came…
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