The American agency told about the aggravation of the energy crisis in the EU.
The American edition of Bloomberg, Europe has received a new blow to its energy security.
This happened after oil supplies from Russia via the southern branch of the Druzhba pipeline were suspended.
Recall that the pumping of black gold was partially suspended due to anti-Russian sanctions prohibiting accepting payments from Russia.
As a result, “Transneft” was limited in the possibilities of paying for fuel transit through Ukraine and to EU countries.
Thus, Europe is waiting for an aggravation of the energy crisis, which will lead to an increase in inflation and an increase in the risk of recession.
Journalists are sure that they can suffer the most from the situation Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, and the oil industry of these states is currently trying to solve the problems that have arisen.
According to the information published in the article, European banks participating in the transaction cannot make their decisions on payments from Russia.
Such operations must be approved by national regulatory authorities.
The agency reminds that companies in Europe that previously received oil for Friendship are now suffering losses. Also, these states are now forced to spend reserves of black gold.
Earlier, topNews wrote that experts expect an energy storm and chaos in Europe.
Disappointing forecasts for the Old World have been made for the coming period.
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