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.
9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 18 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 4 centre.
- ▪ Britain holds off on Russian oil sanctions as Iran war pushes fuel costs higher — Quartz
- ▪ Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ UK eases sanctions on Russian oil imports as fuel prices soar — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict — ABC News — International
- ▪ Britain eases sanctions on Russian jet fuel and diesel imports — Straits Times — World
- ▪ UK eases sanctions on Russian oil refined into jet fuel and diesel — Financial Times — World
- ▪ UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise — BBC News — UK
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