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UK and EU Cut Russia Oil Price Cap to $47.60

7/18/2025

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UK-EU Price Cap

The UK and EU have joined forces to slash the crude oil price cap on Russia from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, intensifying efforts to cripple Russia's oil revenues that fuel its military aggression in Ukraine. British finance minister Rachel Reeves underscored the urgency of tightening financial pressure on Moscow to support peace efforts.

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EU Sanctions Russia

The European Union has unleashed its 18th sanctions package against Russia, tightening the noose around its energy, banking, and maritime sectors. With a new oil price cap set at $47.6 per barrel and a ban on Nord Stream transactions, over 400 vessels in Russia's shadow fleet now face sanctions. This decisive action underscores the EU's commitment to bolster support for Ukraine.

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Historical Context

Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 triggered widespread international sanctions, particularly from the EU and the US, targeting Russian energy exports, which constituted about 70% of its federal budget. Following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, sanctions intensified, including a price cap on Russian oil, reflecting ongoing efforts to undermine Russia's military funding and uphold Ukraine's sovereignty amid significant global energy market implications.

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UK-EU Price Cap

The UK and EU have joined forces to slash the crude oil price cap on Russia from $60 to $47.60 per barrel, intensifying efforts to cripple Russia's oil revenues that fuel its military aggression in Ukraine. British finance minister Rachel Reeves underscored the urgency of tightening financial pressure on Moscow to support peace efforts.

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