The UK has eased some sanctions on Russian oil products starting Wednesday, May 20, amid the ongoing energy price surge due to the war in Iran. The BBC, citing a General Trade License issued by the British government, said the easing measures apply to diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries starting Wednesday.JOIN US ON TELEGRAMFollow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official. The license said the easing of restrictions is of “indefinite duration and shall be periodically reviewed by the Secretary of State.” Easing measures on Russian seaborne liquified natural gas (LNG) and related services are set to run until Jan. 1, 2027. The BBC said the latest decision effectively means jet fuel refined in India from Russian crude, as well as fuels refined in Turkey, could enter the UK. British Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson said the measure is meant to “protect the security of supply for really important foundational goods in our economy such as jet fuel” in a comment to BBC Breakfast, calling it “right and sensible decisions” despite London’s vow to pressure Russia’s economy in support of Ukraine. In April, Europe’s aviation industry warned that the global energy shortage caused by the US / Israeli war in Iran could lead to a jet-fuel crisis ahead of peak tourist seasons. London’s move also mirrored a recent decision from Washington to extend the Russian oil waivers after a brief, two-day pause.