UK Suspends Ban on Russian-Origin Diesel and Jet Fuel Indefinitely as Brent Holds Above $105
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Updated · OilPrice.com · May 22
UK Suspends Ban on Russian-Origin Diesel and Jet Fuel Indefinitely as Brent Holds Above $105
7 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · May 22
Britain has indefinitely lifted sanctions on diesel and jet fuel made from Russian crude in third countries such as Turkey and India, reversing its import restriction amid the Middle East crisis.
The government said the move was taken "in light of the situation in the Middle East," as disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz strain global fuel flows and tighten supply.
ICE Brent is holding near $105 a barrel despite reports of possible US-Iran talks, with the IEA warning oil markets could enter a "red zone" by July-August.
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Britain’s 2026 Fuel Ban Suspension: Navigating Energy Shortages, Sanctions, and Allied Tensions
Overview
The UK government reversed its planned ban on diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries due to a severe global energy crunch. This crisis was triggered by the ongoing war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which caused oil and fuel prices to surge and jet fuel prices to nearly double. Fears of critical fuel shortages and dramatic price spikes created a volatile market environment, threatening the UK economy. To protect energy security and curb inflation, the government suspended the ban, prioritizing immediate supply stability over its original sanctions policy.