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Russia Halts Oil Exports to Germany, Fuel Supply Uncertain

4/21/2026

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Russia will halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, according to three industry sources.
An adjusted export schedule has been sent to Russia and Germany.
The move could create uncertainty in Germany's fuel supply as Iran-linked disruptions affect Middle Eastern energy shipments.
The PCK refinery in Schwedt processes this oil and supplies fuel to 90% of vehicles in Berlin and Brandenburg.

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Russia will halt oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1, according to three industry sources.
An adjusted export schedule has been sent to Russia and Germany.
The move could create uncertainty in Germany's fuel supply as Iran-linked disruptions affect Middle Eastern energy shipments.
The PCK refinery in Schwedt processes this oil and supplies fuel to 90% of vehicles in Berlin and Brandenburg.