Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 10 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Russia: Oil
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made on legal options to pursue the Russian Shadow Fleet.
- Answer
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Disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK and our action is having an impact. We have already sanctioned 595 shadow fleet vessels, and an estimated $4.5 billion less in Russian oil and oil products has been carried by these vessels as a result.
On 26 March, the Prime Minister announced that UK Armed Forces and law enforcement officers would now be able to interdict vessels that have been sanctioned by the UK and are transiting through UK waters. Any action against these vessels would adhere to strict legal procedures and comply with both domestic and international law.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 123071
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Oil Shipping Sanctions Russia
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- 2026-04-21 11:03:55 +0100
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