世界最大の石油商社、ロシア産原油の購入停止へ

World’s Largest Oil Trading Company Stops Purchasing Russian Crude Oil

World’s Largest Oil Trading Company Stops Purchasing Russian Crude Oil
世界最大の独立系石油商社「ビトル・グループ」は年内にロシア産原油や製品の取引を停止します

The world’s largest independent oil trading company, Bitre Group, will stop trading Russian crude oil and products by the end of the year

The world’s largest independent oil trading company, Bitre Group, will stop trading Russian crude oil and products by the end of the year
事情に詳しい情報筋が明らかにしました

A source familiar with the situation revealed

A source familiar with the situation revealed
ビトル・グループはエネルギーやコモディティー(商品)を扱うオランダの商社です

The Bittle Group is a Dutch trading company that handles energy and commodities.

The Bittle Group is a Dutch trading company that handles energy and commodities.
情報筋によると、新規取引も行わない方針だということです

According to sources, it is a policy not to make new transactions.

According to sources, it is a policy not to make new transactions.
この件については米ブルームバーグ通信が先に報じていました

Bloomberg News reported earlier on this matter.

Bloomberg News reported earlier on this matter.
ビトルはブルームバーグの記事は正確だと確認したものの、それ以上のコメントは控えました

Bittle confirmed that Bloomberg’s article was accurate, but declined to comment further.

Bittle confirmed that Bloomberg’s article was accurate, but declined to comment further.
ロシアが2月にウクライナに侵攻して以来、米国や英国、カナダ、オーストラリアはロシア産石油の禁止に動いています

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia have been banning Russian oil.

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia have been banning Russian oil.