Government makes U-turn on Russian oil as petrol prices hit record high

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK government has relaxed its sanctions on Russian crude oil, now permitting the indefinite import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries. A new trade licence, effective from Wednesday, will be periodically reviewed due to surging fuel costs and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the move as “insane”, arguing it undermines efforts against Russia and prioritises imports over domestic oil and gas production. The decision comes after petrol prices in the UK reached 158.5p per litre, the highest since December 2022, with further increases expected. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is also reportedly set to abandon plans to increase fuel duty. In fullUK quietly eases Russian oil sanctions as fuel costs surge amid Iran warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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