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April 29, 2026

IN BRIEF: Redirection of oil supplies from Druzhba pipeline may hit Germany, Ukraine

The termination of Kazakh oil supplies to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline could lead to dire consequences for Berlin and Kiev, Politico reported

IN BRIEF: Redirection of oil supplies from Druzhba pipeline may hit Germany, Ukraine

TL;DR

  • Kazakhstan will reroute 260,000 tons of oil in May because transit to Germany through the Druzhba pipeline is no longer possible.
  • Oil deliveries will now be made via Russia, utilizing the port of Ust-Luga and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium.
  • The termination of these supplies could have dire consequences for Germany and Ukraine, impacting fuel availability for Berlin and Brandenburg.
  • The halt comes during a global energy crisis, potentially benefiting the AfD party in upcoming German elections.
  • Previously, Kazakhstan supplied 2.1 million metric tons of oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline in 2025, with plans to increase exports.

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