UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
Summary
The UK government will stop importing diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by January 1, 2027. This decision is part of sanctions against Russia due to the war in Ukraine, and the UK will review the temporary import license every two weeks until then.Key Facts
- The UK plans to ban imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil starting January 1, 2027.
- The ban is part of the UK’s sanctions package in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
- The UK will review the temporary license to import these fuels every two weeks and may end it sooner.
- Trade Minister Chris Bryant said the ban shows the UK is increasing pressure on Russia.
- EU officials have warned against reducing sanctions on Russia at this time.
- Recent conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran have raised global oil prices and tightened oil supply.
- Some critics, like campaigner Bill Browder, say continued imports of Russian fuels help finance Russia’s war.
- UK officials say the measures aim to pressure Russia while keeping energy supplies stable at home.
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