Written questions

Oil: Russia

Commons · Question 112979 · Tabled 11 Feb 2026 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · Official record

Answered 27 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Freddie van Mierlo

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the volume of Russian oil transported through the English Channel by UK-sanctioned tankers in the last 12 months.

Answer

Answered by Michael Shanks, 27 Feb 2026

Deterring and disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK, and the UK Government will continue to proactively monitor tanker activity to ensure the safety of seafarers, protect the marine environment, and for national security purposes. T...