UK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions as fuel costs surge amid Iran war
The UK government has eased sanctions on Russian oil imports amid rising fuel costs. This new policy allows the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries indefinitely. Critics, including Tory leader Kemi Badenoch, have labeled the decision as 'insane' given the government's previous stance against Russian oil.
- ▪The UK government has relaxed its sanctions on Russian crude oil due to surging fuel costs.
- ▪A new trade licence permits the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries indefinitely.
- ▪Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the move, calling it 'insane' after the government previously aimed to restrict funds to the Kremlin.
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