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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
UK waives parts of Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
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The UK grants a waiver loosening Russian oil sanctions amid rising fuel prices and supply concerns.
WHO: UK government
WHAT: Grants a waiver loosening Russian oil sanctions for certain fuels
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 9:58 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Fuel supply concerns increased as certain fuels faced shortages due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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