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...