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Bratislava – The Slovak Republic succeeded in negotiating an extension of the exemption for the export of fuels and petroleum merchandise constructed from oil originating from the Russian Federation to the Czech Republic, which was the topic of negotiations in Brussels. The exemption was accredited for a interval of six months. The ultimate approval of the exemption is anticipated on the EU Council assembly in Brussels, knowledgeable the Ministry of Economic system of the Slovak Republic, stories TASR.
“The negotiation of the exemption for the export of merchandise from Russian oil to the Czech Republic is a vital success not solely from the perspective of our inner market but in addition for steady costs within the area. Due to this fact, I’m glad that we managed to increase the exemption,” stated the Minister of Economic system Denisa Saková (Hlas-SD).
In 2022, sanctions had been imposed on the import of Russian oil as a part of the sixth package deal of EU measures towards the Russian Federation, which had a direct affect on the gasoline market and its manufacturing in Slovakia.
After the exemption ended on December 5, 2024, it was attainable to make use of Russian oil delivered by the Druzhba pipeline just for the manufacturing of fuels for the home market and for export to Ukraine. (December 12)
“The negotiation of the exemption for the export of merchandise from Russian oil to the Czech Republic is a vital success not solely from the perspective of our inner market but in addition for steady costs within the area.” Denisa Saková
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