HlidaciPes.org: time's running out for the import of Russian oil to Czechia

Czechia must stop importing Russian oil via the Družba pipeline by December 5, when its EU sanctions exemption expires. As website Hlidacipes.org writes, MERO, the state company managing oil transport, is expanding the IKL and TAL pipelines to fully replace Russian supply. Domestic refineries are also adapting to alternative crude sources. The government is confident that even if Ukraine halts Russian oil transit in 2025, the country’s supply will be secure. The future use of the Družba pipeline is under review, with potential repurposing for Ukrainian oil being considered.