Russia to Suspend Kazakh Oil Shipments to Germany via Druzhba Pipeline

54 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 22

Russia will halt the flow of Kazakh oil to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline from May 1, citing technical reasons.
The suspension affects the PCK refinery near Berlin, which supplies most of the capital’s fuel, but German officials do not expect a supply crisis.
The move comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions, with Germany already seeking alternatives to Russian oil since 2022.

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