Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
The U.K. government has eased some sanctions on Russian oil to alleviate rising fuel prices for Britons. This decision comes amid the ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has impacted global oil supplies. While the government maintains that its sanctions against Russia remain stringent, some lawmakers express concern over the potential implications for Ukraine.
- ▪The U.K. has introduced a trade license allowing the import of Russian oil refined in third countries.
- ▪Fuel prices have surged globally due to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Lawmaker Emily Thornberry stated that Ukrainians would feel let down by the easing of sanctions on Russian oil.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onUkraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflictThe U.K. government has quietly eased some sanctions on Russian oil to help Britons cope with rising costsByThe Associated PressMay 20, 2026, 5:06 AM1:28FILE - A seized suspected Russian oil taker by the French navy is photographed in the Mediterranean Sea in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France, on Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Philippe Magoni, File)The Associated PressLONDON -- The U.K.
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