UK Permits Imports of Third-Country Refined Russian Oil Products

The UK government issued a general trade license on May 19 allowing imports of diesel and aviation fuel refined from Russian crude oil by third-country processors, according to an announcement by the Department for Business and Trade. The license permits the import of specified diesel and aviation fuel products manufactured outside Russia using Russian crude as feedstock, along with associated services and business operations tied to these imports. The regulatory decision expands the types of petroleum products eligible for UK import under current trade rules.

License Scope and Product Categories

The trade license covers three specific product categories: two types of diesel and one type of aviation fuel. All approved products must be refined in countries outside Russia and derived from Russian crude oil. The license applies to importers and traders handling these refined petroleum products.

Compliance Requirements

The UK government mandates that all entities engaged in importing these products maintain complete transaction records for audit and verification purposes. Importers must retain documentation related to each transaction to demonstrate compliance with license terms.