Russia’s Lukoil to sell refineries, fuel chains in Southeast Europe amid US sanctions
Lukoil operates oil refineries in Bulgaria and Romania, as well as fuel retail chains across the region
European Commission: Russian gas ban doesn’t include transit to Serbia, BiH
Balkan Green Energy News asked the European Commission to clarify if the supply of Russian gas to Serbia and BiH would be halted as of January 1, 2026
Several EU member states face uncertainty amid looming Russian gas ban
Hungary and Slovakia oppose the Russian gas ban, but the Energy Council envisages exceptions for EU states and even the Western Balkans
Serbia warns of gas crisis as EU transit ban threatens Balkan Stream supply
Serbia is in a very difficult situation because, as of January 1, 2026, it won’t be able to receive Russian natural gas via Bulgaria, according to the Ministry of Mining and Energy
Von der Leyen: EU is guarantee that Serbian families will be warm in winter
The EU is connecting Serbia to its energy market, and it is the true guarantee that Serbian families will be safe and warm, Von der Leyen said
Hungary’s Szijjártó: MOL to supply more oil, fuel to Serbia amid sanctions
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó said Serbia can count on an increase in supply of oil and fuel from MOL
Šušnjar: Croatia prepared to buy oil company NIS in Serbia
US sanctions against the Russian-owned NIS have taken effect, and Šušnjar claims the acquisition would benefit both Serbia and Croatia.
Serbia’s economy in uncharted territory amid imminent US sanctions against oil company NIS
For NIS in Serbia, doing business is becoming exceptionally difficult as the United States is imposing sanctions, starting with payment systems
