Which UK petrol stations use Russian oil?

Now our investigations have revealed that Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons have been sourcing fuel from a terminal that is importing Russian diesel and then selling it to customers in some of their petrol stations.
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Who sells Russian fuel in UK?

Tankers from Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda and Morrisons have been filmed filling up at an Essex terminal this week following the arrival of a consignment of Russian diesel. The retail industry's trade body said the supermarkets will have to phase it out by the end of 2022 in line with a UK ban on Russian oil imports.
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Does Shell use Russian oil?

London-based Shell, the world's largest oil trader, nevertheless continued to accept products with under 50% of fuel from Russia, based on clauses in its trading contracts.
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How much Russian oil does UK use?

Reliance on Russian fossil fuels. In 2021 imports from Russia made up 4% of gas used in the UK, 9% of oil and 27% of coal.
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Is UK still buying oil from Russia?

UK has imported £220 million of Russian oil since Ukraine war outbreak, analysis suggests. The figures show that the UK's end of year ban on Russian oil imports is too late, Greenpeace says.
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UK petrol prices hit new record high after EU Russia oil ban



How much of UK fuel comes from Russia?

Our single largest source of gas is from the UK Continental Shelf and the vast majority of imports come from reliable suppliers such as Norway. There are no gas pipelines directly linking the UK with Russia and imports from Russia made up less than 4% of total UK gas supply in 2021.
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Is UK dependent on Russian oil?

The UK is not dependent on Russian natural gas, making up less than 4% of our supply.
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Is UK dependent on Russian gas?

The UK is not dependent on Russian natural gas, making up less than 4% of our supply.
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What oil does the UK get from Russia?

According to statistics from the Digest of UK Energy Statistics (DUKES) in 2020, Russian oil is used for: Jet fuel – 5% Diesel – 18% Gas oil (such as red diesel) – 1%
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Is Britain still buying gas from Russia?

UK to phase out Russian oil imports by 2023 and explore ending gas imports.
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Does BP use Russian oil?

BP and Shell have tightened up their self-imposed restrictions on purchases of Russian-origin oil products. The companies showcased their tougher policies today through bids on a trading platform to book jet fuel cargoes.
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Which oil companies buy Russian oil?

The Hungarian oil company, which operates three refineries in Hungary and Slovakia and Croatia, continues to buy Russian crude via the Druzhba pipeline, as well as refined products.
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Is BP buying Russian oil?

BP. The British oil major, which is abandoning its stake in Rosneft, will not enter new deals with Russian entities for loading at Russian ports, unless “essential for ensuring security of supplies”.
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Does Tesco sell Russian fuel?

Take action. Tell Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco to stop selling Russian diesel.
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Where is Asda fuel from?

Supply comes from UK oil refineries and from importers who all have to meet the same rigorous quality standards. Our fleet of dedicated tankers ensure the quality of the fuel is maintained from the refinery right through to the forecourt.
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Does UK buy oil and gas from Russia?

The UK currently gets its oil and gas from Russia but this is only a fraction (8%) of the fuel products imported to the UK. The vast majority comes from imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), which is transported to the UK by sea from countries such as Qatar and the US.
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What does the UK rely on Russia for?

The UK imported £5.2 billion of fuel from Russia in 2021 which accounted for 9.7% of all fuel imported. The highest value goods import from Russia in 2021 was refined oil (£3.0 billion); Russia is the UK's largest supplier of refined oil, accounting for 24.1% of all imports of this commodity.
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Where does the UK get its diesel from?

The UK produces around a million barrels a day from the North Sea and imports most of the rest of its needs from Norway. Other key importers are the US and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which includes Saudi Arabia. Around 8% of the oil the UK imports comes from Russia.
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Who supplies oil to UK?

Norway is the main supplier of crude oil to the UK, in 2020 11.7 million metric tonnes of were imported. The USA, Canada, the Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and Saudi Arabia also all export fuel products to the UK.
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What does Russia export to the UK?

United Kingdom Imports from Russia. Value. Year. Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins.
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Who is the largest purchaser of Russian oil?

Russian fossil fuel exports are undermining sanctions imposed on the Kremlin over its invasion of Ukraine, a study says. Germany and the EU remain the biggest buyers of Russian energy.
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Is Shell oil still buying from Russia?

Oil giant Shell has confirmed it will take a hit of up to $5bn (£3.8bn) from offloading its Russian assets as part of plans to withdraw from the country. The firm has pledged to no longer buy oil, but contracts signed before the invasion of Ukraine will be fulfilled.
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Who is still buying Russian oil?

Chinese state-owned and independent refiners also have stepped up purchases. In 2021, China was the largest single buyer of Russian oil, taking 1.6 million barrels per day on average, equally divided between pipeline and seaborne routes, according to the International Energy Agency.
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What companies have stopped business with Russia?

Starbucks, Coca-Cola suspend business in Russia

Whether required by sanctions or simply a matter of choice, their actions include suspending operations in Russia, cutting ties with Russian clients, shutting down online and in-person sales to Russian consumers and freezing financial transactions.
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Where does most of UK gas come from?

Where does the UK get its gas? About half of the UK's gas comes directly from the North Sea. The UK has been a big producer of gas since the mid-1960s, but the amount produced has fallen since 2000 while demand continues to rise. Another third of the UK's gas comes through pipelines from Norway.
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