16:36 - 18.02.2026

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February 18, Fineko/abc.az. The Slovak government made a statement about the crisis situation in the country due to the lack of oil.

ABC.AZ informs, referring Pravda, that the Slovak government has approved the allocation of part of the state oil reserve as a loan to Slovnaft. This measure is aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of the country's only oil refinery. The company will be provided with up to 250,000 tons of raw materials, which will allow it to maintain stable fuel supplies to the domestic market for one month.

It is also reported that Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that the Slovnaft oil refinery stops exporting fuel to Ukraine. The entire volume of products produced will be used exclusively to ensure the domestic market of the country.