EU Considers Emergency Steps to Restore Russian Oil Through Druzhba Pipeline
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Why it matters
The European Commission is considering emergency steps to restore Russian oil flow through the Druzhba pipeline, damaged since late January, which affects Hungary and Slovakia. The EU is in contact with Ukraine regarding the pipeline's reparation and potential alternative routes. This development may impact oil prices and supply chains.
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Original source
A European Commission spokeswoman on February 17 confirmed that Brussels was in touch with Ukraine regarding the Druzhba pipeline that has been damaged since late January, preventing Russian oil from flowing to Hungary and Slovakia. "We are in contact with Ukraine on the timeline for reparation of the Druzhba oil pipeline and how quickly this might be up and running," Anna-Kaisa Itkonen told journalists in Brussels, adding the EU executive was ready to call an emergency coordination group with relevant parties to discuss alternative routes to fuel…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on February 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.