UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude as oil costs soar
📰 The Guardian · 📅 May 20, 2026, 08:18 AM · 🌐 theguardian.com
Decision to allow import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries is criticised by Tories as ‘insane’The UK government has relaxed strict sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing for the import of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries amid surging costs.A trade licence that came in