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Brussels awaits: full ban on Russian oil could come three days after Hungary’s election
The European Commission will present its proposal to permanently ban Russian crude oil imports on 15 April 2026 — three days after Hungary’s parliamentary election. According to EU sources, the timing is no coincidence.
Oil to be phased out by the end of 2027
Under the Brussels proposal, Russian crude imports into the EU would be completely phased out by the end of 2027. The Commission had already committed to the oil ban in December 2025, when the European Parliament approved the gradual phase-out of Russian gas. What is new now is the concrete date and the planned implementation.
The measure would remain in force even if sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine were eased or lifted following a potential peace agreement.
The future of the Druzhba pipeline
The decision particularly affects Hungary and Slovakia, which still rely heavily on Russian crude, mainly via the Druzhba pipeline. Supplies have been disrupted since 27 January 2026, after Kyiv reported that a Russian drone strike had damaged infrastructure in western Ukraine.
On this issue, Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that repairing the pipeline would come at “too high a price” in the lives of the workers involved. Hungary and Slovakia, however, blame Ukraine for the prolonged disruption.
EU 1%, Hungary 92%
By the final quarter of 2025, the European Union had reduced its share of Russian oil imports to just 1%. Hungary moved in the opposite direction. Before the full-scale invasion, its dependence stood at 61%; by 2025 this had risen to 92%, effectively turning a temporary EU derogation into a long-term business model.
Orban’s actions are perfectly logical, as it’s crucial to support his biggest ally, Russia, even by throwing a wrench into the EU’s plans.
However, he’s carelessly overlooking one crucial point: never bite the hand that feeds you. It never ends well!
The main point Péter that the claim the government rise is faluse!!!
The prices did not go higher in the Coutries that changed from Russian to another oils!!!
Seems they knew they were lying all the time 😂😂
Just wait until the markets open on Monday.
Then contemplate on your comment.
Yeah, no one cares about what the EU decides.
Blocking cheap reliable Russian pipeline oil, when the Hormuz is closed: I can not imagine a better decision. To abolish the EU, that is.