MPs call for investigation into UK oil refinery owner's Russian loans
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 01:00 UTC
- Sources: The Guardian Business
MPs are calling for an investigation into Essar Energy, the owner of Stanlow refinery, after it was revealed that they moved Russian loans to an offshore subsidiary where sanctions did not apply. The move is linked to Vladimir Putin's bank VTB.
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