Great Britain has allowed the import of fuel produced from Russian oil in third countries

Government issues indefinite license to import diesel and jet fuel

The UK has issued an indefinite license that allows the import of diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian oil in third countries.

The relevant decision was made by the UK Department for Business and Trade. The license was issued on May 19 and came into force on May 20.

The information was published on the official website of the British government.

The license can be reviewed or revoked

The document is indefinite in nature, but provides for the possibility of its review or cancellation.

The government’s message states that the Home Secretary has the right to change, revoke or terminate the license at any time.

“The Home Secretary will seek to notify of any decision to revoke this license in four months,” the message says.

The decision was made against the backdrop of rising fuel prices

As reported by Reuters, the British authorities’ decisions are linked to the increase in global fuel prices due to the war in Iran.

After the introduction of sanctions by the EU and the UK at the end of 2022, Russia redirected the main flows of oil to China, India and Turkey.

Subsequently, these countries significantly increased their exports of petroleum products to European countries.

Previously, Britain banned the import of such fuel

In October 2025, the UK already introduced a ban on the import of petroleum products manufactured in third countries from Russian oil.

Similar restrictions are in force in.

In accordance with the 18th package of sanctions, the EU also banned the import of Russian petroleum products manufactured in third countries from January 21, 2026.

At the same time, importers must confirm the origin of the oil used to produce fuel, with the exception of supplies from partner countries, including:

Canada;
Norway;
Great Britain;
USA;
Switzerland.
The US also extended the exemption for Russian oil

It was previously reported that it had extended the exemption from sanctions for Russian oil for another 30 days, starting on May 18.