The Polish firm is reportedly planning to transport Venezuelan oil to China following the lifting of sanctions on Caracas.
The Polish firm is reportedly planning to transport Venezuelan oil to China following the lifting of sanctions on Caracas.
Orlen notes that the landlocked Czech Republic can only be supplied via pipelines, meaning there is no alternative to Russian oil.
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Petrol prices in Poland are up 35.57% and diesel 32.01%.
“Norway is preying – unintentionally of course, because the war is not its fault – on what is happening in Ukraine.”
The announcement comes as the European Commission yesterday unveiled plans to ban the import of Russian oil.
The prime minister criticised countries “not doing anything” to reduce reliance on Russia and the EU for not taking more decisive action.
Michał Wojtyło
Ending reliance on Russia will be challenging and expensive for Europe, but is achievable.
Jakub Wiech
The Polish state oil giant has an opportunity to join the European elite, but this will come at a high price.
The sales include hundreds of petrol stations and a share in an oil refinery.
The Druzhba pipeline sends oil from Russia to European refineries.
Rising fuel prices amid rapid inflation could increase pressure on the government.
Jakub Wiech
What are the chances of success for Orlen’s ambitious plans?
Poland’s biggest state-owned refiner has received the EU’s go-ahead to acquire a smaller rival.