UK commits to eliminating Russian diesel and jet fuel imports by year‑endExecutive summary: The UK government declared it will phase out imports of Russian diesel and jet fuel by the end of the year as part of sanctions over the Ukraine war. The ban tightens energy supply constraints, potentially raising fuel prices for UK consumers and transport operators, and signals continued pressure on Russian energy revenues. UK government, Department for Business and Trade, Russian energy exporters, UK airlines and logistics firms The ban will be enforced from January 2027, with possible follow‑up measures from the EU and US, and may trigger shifts in global fuel markets.The UK government announced a ban on Russian diesel and jet fuel imports, citing the war in Ukraine. The measure is part of a broader sanctions package targeting Moscow. It will take effect before the end of the year, affecting fuel prices and supply chains. The policy aligns the UK with EU and US actions against Russian energy exports.Connected developmentsEU sanctions could raise fish‑stick prices in GermanyEU launches accession talks with Ukraine and MoldovaOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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