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Document 32023R0251

    Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/251 of 4 February 2023 amending Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

    C/2023/938

    OJ L 32I, 4.2.2023, p. 4–10 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

    Legal status of the document In force

    ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2023/251/oj

    4.2.2023   

    EN

    Official Journal of the European Union

    LI 32/4


    COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/251

    of 4 February 2023

    amending Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine

    THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

    Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

    Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 (1) concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine, in particular Article 7a,

    Whereas:

    (1)

    On 31 July 2014, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 833/2014.

    (2)

    Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 gives effect to certain measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP (2).

    (3)

    Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1909 (3) introduced an exemption from the prohibition to provide maritime transport and the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries of crude oil or petroleum products which originate in or are exported from Russia, purchased at or below a pre-established price cap agreed by the Price Cap Coalition. That exemption should mitigate adverse consequences on energy supply to third countries and reduce price surges driven by extraordinary market conditions, while limiting Russian oil revenues.

    (4)

    Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369 (4) introduced the price cap into its Annex XI, that is the price per barrel at or below which crude oil from Russia is exempt from the prohibition to provide maritime transport and the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries.

    (5)

    On 4 February 2023, Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/252 (5) amended Decision 2014/512/CFSP to introduce two additional price caps on petroleum products into its Annex XI, one for petroleum products traded at a discount to crude oil (‘discount to crude oil’) and a second one for petroleum products traded at a premium to crude (‘premium to crude oil’), that is the price per barrel at or below which petroleum products from Russia are exempt from the prohibition to provide maritime transport and the prohibition to provide technical assistance, brokering services or financing or financial assistance, related to the maritime transport to third countries.

    (6)

    Annex XXVIII to Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 should therefore be amended accordingly,

    HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

    Article 1

    Annex XXVIII to Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

    Article 2

    This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

    This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

    Done at Brussels, 4 February 2023.

    For the Commission

    The President

    Ursula VON DER LEYEN


    (1)  Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 1).

    (2)  Council Decision 2014/512/CFSP of 31 July 2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 229, 31.7.2014, p. 13).

    (3)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1909 of 6 October 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 259 I, 6.10.2022, p. 122).

    (4)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369 of 3 December 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 311 I, 3.12.2022, p. 8).

    (5)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/252 of 4 February 2023 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine (OJ L 32 I, 4.2.2023, p. 11).


    ANNEX

    Annex XXVIII to Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 is amended as follows:

    (1)

    the following text is deleted:

    ‘[table with product CN codes and corresponding prices as agreed by the Price Cap Coalition]’

    (2)

    the following sub-title is added to the table:

    Price for crude oil

    (3)

    the following sub-title and table are added:

    Prices for petroleum products

    CN Code

    Description

    Premium to crude oil/

    Discount to crude oil

    Price per barrel (USD)

    Date of application

     

    Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70  % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, other than those containing biodiesel and other than waste oils

     

    2710 12

    Light oils and preparations

    2710 12 11

    For undergoing a specific process

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 15

    For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2710 12 11

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    For other purposes

    Special spirits

     

    2710 12 21

    White spirit

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 25

    Other

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    Other

    Motor spirit

     

    2710 12 31

    Aviation spirit

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    Other, with a lead content

    Not exceeding 0,013  g per litre

     

    2710 12 41

    With an octane number (RON) of less than 95

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 45

    With an octane number (RON) of 95  or more but less than 98

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 49

    With an octane number (RON) of 98  or more

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 50

    Exceeding 0,013  g per litre

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 70

    Spirit type jet fuel

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 12 90

    Other light oils

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19

    Other

     

     

    Medium oils

    2710 19 11

    For undergoing a specific process

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 15

    For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2710 19 11

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    For other purposes

    Kerosene

     

    2710 19 21

    Jet fuel

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 25

    Other

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 29

    Other

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    Heavy oils

    Gas oils

     

    2710 19 31

    For undergoing a specific process

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 35

    For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2710 19 31

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    For other purposes

     

    2710 19 43

    With a sulphur content not exceeding 0,001  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 46

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,001  % by weight but not exceeding 0,002  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 47

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,002  % by weight but not exceeding 0,1  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 48

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,1  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    Fuel oils

     

    2710 19 51

    For undergoing a specific process

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 55

    For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2710 19 51

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    For other purposes

     

    2710 19 62

    With a sulphur content not exceeding 0,1  % by weight

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 66

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,1  % by weight but not exceeding 0,5  % by weight

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 67

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,5  % by weight

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    Lubricating oils; other oils

     

    2710 19 71

    For undergoing a specific process

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 75

    For undergoing chemical transformation by a process other than those specified in respect of subheading 2710 19 71

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    For other purposes

     

    2710 19 81

    Motor oils, compressor lube oils, turbine lube oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 83

    Hydraulic oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 85

    White oils, liquid paraffin

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 87

    Gear oils and reductor oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 91

    Metal-working compounds, mould-release oils, anti-corrosion oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 93

    Electrical insulating oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 19 99

    Other lubricating oils and other oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 20

    Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals (other than crude) and preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70  % or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these oils being the basic constituents of the preparations, containing biodiesel, other than waste oils

     

     

    Gas oils

    2710 20 11

    With a sulphur content not exceeding 0,001  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 20 16

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,001  % by weight but not exceeding 0,1  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

    2710 20 19

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,1  % by weight

    Premium to crude oil

    100

    5 February 2023

     

    Fuel oils

     

    2710 20 32

    With a sulphur content not exceeding 0,5  % by weight

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 20 38

    With a sulphur content exceeding 0,5  % by weight

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 20 90

    Other oils

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

     

    Waste oils

     

    2710 91

    Containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023

    2710 99

    Other

    Discount to crude oil

    45

    5 February 2023’


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