Ukraine ally Britain eases sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran conflict
The U.K. has relaxed sanctions on Russian oil to mitigate rising fuel prices due to the Iran conflict. A new trade license allows the import of Russian oil refined in third countries, despite ongoing support for Ukraine. Critics argue this move undermines efforts to pressure Russia economically.
- ▪The U.K. government has eased sanctions on Russian oil to address rising fuel prices.
- ▪A trade license permits the import of Russian oil refined in countries like India and Turkey.
- ▪Critics, including lawmaker Emily Thornberry, believe this decision could disappoint Ukraine and weaken sanctions against Russia.
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- ▪ 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
- ▪ 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 quietly eases Russian oil sanctions as fuel costs surge amid Iran war — The Independent
- ▪ UK loosens Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise — BBC News — UK
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The U.K. government has quietly watered down sanctions on Russian oil in an effort to shelter Britons from the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.A trade license that came into effect on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) permits the import of Russian oil that has been refined into jet fuel and diesel in third countries, such as India and Turkey.The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and Iran's closure of the strait, through which about a fifth of the world's oil usually passes, has sent fuel prices soaring around the world and sparked concerns about a shortage of jet fuel.
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