economy
February 18, 2026
Hungary expects Russian oil supplies through Croatia to begin in March
The oil can arrive at the Croatian port of Omisalj by tankers, then it would be sent to Hungary and Slovakia via the Trans Adriatic pipeline
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- Hungarian company MOL expects Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via Croatia to begin in March.
- Ukraine blocked deliveries through the Druzhba oil pipeline, prompting the change.
- Croatia agreed to allow Russian oil transport via the Trans Adriatic pipeline.
- Oil will be transported by tankers to the Croatian port of Omisalj, then delivered to Hungary and Slovakia.
- MOL anticipates the first shipments in early March, with transit times of 5-12 days to refineries.
- Hungary and Slovakia have sufficient crude oil reserves for approximately 90 days.
- MOL has initiated the release of strategic crude oil reserves if Ukraine continues to block supplies.
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