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CommoditiesMedium•25 February 2026•

1 min read

UK Imposes Largest Sanctions Package on Russian Oil "Shadow Fleet" in Years

Infographic of oil tankers and the Strait of Hormuz map with text showing a 9% oil price increase to 104.

Key Facts

1Britain targeted 175 companies in the 2Rivers network linked to the Russian oil sector.

2These sanctions are described as the biggest in years targeting the Russian shipping fleet.

The UK government has launched a major sanctions campaign targeting 175 entities within the 2Rivers network linked to the Russian oil sector. This move represents the largest crackdown in years on Russia's "shadow fleet," which is used to circumvent international oil price caps. By targeting these shipping entities, London aims to significantly disrupt oil export revenues used to fund military operations. These sanctions are expected to increase logistical friction and costs, potentially tightening global supply and adding a geopolitical risk premium to crude prices. Market participants are closely monitoring the impact on Brent Crude and WTI as supply chains face new hurdles. The measures underscore a concerted effort by Western allies to further isolate Russia's energy infrastructure from global markets.