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Written question asked by Natalie Fleet (Labour) on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 (named day). It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Oil: Russia

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that sanctioned Russian (a) oil and (b) oil products are not being sold in the UK lubricant and engine oil market.

Answer

The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated an investigation into the alleged dumping of engine oils and hydraulic fluids from the UAE and Lithuania on 17 June 2024.

Whilst this investigation remains an ongoing process I cannot comment further as doing so may prejudice the investigation. The TRA will publish its provisional affirmative determination on the public file according to the timeline published on the cases public file.

All importers of oil products into the UK must be able to provide evidence to demonstrate that goods are not of Russian origin. In line with WTO rules of origin, Russian oil which has been substantially processed in a third country is no longer considered to be of Russian origin. However, activities such as processing oil products solely to mask their Russian origin are prohibited under UK law.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44634
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Engines Imports Oil Russia
Link
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