Sanctions & Embargoes #uk#russia
UK vows to phase out Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by new year
The UK government has committed to banning imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil by 1 January 2027, as part of its sanctions package following the war with Ukraine. The temporary licence for such imports will be reviewed every two weeks and could be revoked earlier. The move has drawn criticism from the EU and campaigners.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source