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Hungary's Russian Crude Dependence Hits 93% by 2025

3/24/2026

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  • The Center for the Study of Democracy reports Hungary’s dependence on Russia surged since 2021, reaching 93% of crude imports by 2025.
  • EU efforts to phase out Russian fuels are undermined as Hungary exploits exemptions benefiting MOL.
  • Hungary’s average fuel prices remain higher than Czechia’s, despite increased revenues.
  • Ahead of parliamentary elections, opposition leader Péter Magyar seeks a gradual phaseout by 2035, while Prime Minister Viktor Orban defends current policies.