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UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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According to BBC News’s source item, UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise, The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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- UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices riseBBC News - 2026-05-20T13:45:49+00:00
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