What does the cryptic crossword clue "Phoney source of fuel in Ireland, you said, is imported (5)" mean?

The definition is "Phoney". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). U (synonym="“you”") in BOGS (synonym="imported into") = BOGUS; definition: "Phoney" The answer is BOGUS.

Phoney source of fuel in Ireland, you said, is imported (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29104 | 9 Across | 2023-06-23 flower

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