Business · Energy & Commodities · 4 hrs ago
Magyar says Hungary cannot quickly end reliance on Russian oil
Hungary still depends on Russian oil and gas.
Magyar said that dependence cannot be ended overnight.
The statement concerns Hungary’s energy supplies and its reliance on Russia.
Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany has said Hungary is ready to stop using Russian gas by October 2027.
That date applies to gas, not oil.
No date for ending Russian oil imports was given.
The comments indicate that Hungary’s shift away from Russian energy will not happen quickly.
Magyar said Hungary cannot quickly end its dependence on Russian oil and gas.
He said that dependence cannot be eliminated overnight.
Hungarian Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany had earlier said the country was ready to stop using Russian gas by October 2027.
- Who
- Magyar. Hungarian Economy and Energy Minister Istvan Kapitany was also mentioned.
- What
- Magyar said Hungary cannot quickly end its dependence on Russian oil and gas.
- When
- The article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Hungary.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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- Oil and gas dependence
- Magyar said Hungary cannot end it overnight.
- Minister
- Istvan Kapitany
- Russian gas target
- October 2027
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