European Commission confirms oil security in Hungary and Slovakia despite Druzhba pipeline halt

The EU says Hungary and Slovakia have enough emergency stocks to avoid oil shortages after the Druzhba halt. Officials are now working on pipeline repairs.

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The European Commission has confirmed that there is no immediate threat to the oil supply in Hungary HUHU and Slovakia SKSK despite a total cessation of Russian RURU crude deliveries. The halt, which has persisted since January 27, was triggered by a reported attack on the Ukrainian UAUA section of the Druzhba pipeline . According to official assessments, both member states are protected by the structural requirement to maintain 90 days of emergency oil stocks, providing a sufficient buffer against short-term disruptions.
A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
A view shows a pressure gauge near oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
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