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2026-02-18 19:08:11
[Slovakia Releases 250,000 Tons of Emergency Oil Reserves After Russian Oil Supply Disruption] ⑴ Slovak Prime Minister Fico announced on Tuesday that the country has released 250,000 tons of emergency oil reserves following the cessation of Russian oil supplies to Slovak refineries via the "Friendship" pipeline through Ukraine. ⑵ The release was requested by the refinery company Slovnaft and approved by the Slovak government. Officials stated that this amount is sufficient to meet the refineries' operating needs for at least one month, while ensuring a continuous supply to the domestic market, aiming to prevent fuel shortages. ⑶ The supply disruption stemmed from a large-scale Russian attack on January 27, which damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leading to the interruption of fuel transport via the "Friendship" pipeline. This pipeline is a crucial route for transporting Russian oil to Central European countries. ⑷ This move by Slovakia demonstrates the substantial impact of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict on the European energy supply chain. Until alternative supply sources are secured, the emergency reserves will serve as a critical buffer to maintain the operation of the country's refineries and the stability of the fuel market.
