Event Brief
Britain temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Britain temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries as fuel prices surge amid Iran conflict fears.
WHO: Britain
WHAT: Temporarily eases sanctions on Russian oil refined in third countries
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 8:34 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: Fuel prices surged and fears of fuel shortage grew after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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