Good news for Putin: UK loosens sanctions on Russian oil as petrol prices reach their highest levels yet and jet fuel crisis bites holiday industry
According to the licence, the sanctions carve-out will be periodically reviewed as fuel prices rise due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: May 20, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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- Source published: May 20, 2026, 6:45 AM UTC
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