Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 112979

Oil: Russia

Tabled: 11 February 2026

Answered: 27 February 2026

Question

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

Michael Shanks

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...

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