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# Oil embargo

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2022

Recession brought on by energy crisis would 'hit Ireland early and hardest', MEP warns

EU ministers today discussed plans for a possible oil embargo to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine.

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May 2nd 2022, 6:50 PM

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EU reveals plans to buy oil from rebel-held parts of Syria

The EU’s member states have a trade embargo against the Syrian government – but will import petrol from rebel territory.

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Apr 23rd 2013, 4:03 PM

EU eases Syria oil embargo in fresh help to rebels

Russia said the EU decision was “counter-productive”.

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Apr 22nd 2013, 8:45 PM

How will the EU embargo on Iranian oil exports affect petrol prices?

We take a look at how the embargo imposed on Iran will affect prices at the pump.

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Jan 24th 2012, 8:39 AM