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Keir Starmer Pmqs Russia Oil Sanctions
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AI-generatedThe UK's relaxation of sanctions on Russian oil allows imports of refined products (jet fuel, diesel) from third countries, potentially increasing supply of refined products in the UK and depressing refining margins for domestic refineries. However, the mechanism is weak because the policy change is new and the impact on actual trade flows is uncertain. The RAC's report on high petrol prices suggests consumer fuel costs remain elevated, but the direct link to the policy change is not established.
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- UK government relaxed sanctions on Russian crude oil, allowing imports of jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries.
- New trade license permitting these imports took effect on May 20, 2026.
- Average UK petrol price reached 158.5p per litre, highest since December 2022.
- RAC attributed rising petrol costs to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
UK refining margins face flat pressure over 1-4 weeks as imports ramp up; magnitude 2.
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