Petroleum

The authorities planned to trade oil products with Russia, but they are not needed there / collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
The authorities planned to trade oil products with Russia, but they are not needed there / collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
The products of Belarusian oil refineries are not needed in Russia, although the government really wants to sell them there.
Lukashenka called Crimea part of Russia in an interview with a Russian TV propagandist / Euroradio 
Lukashenka called Crimea part of Russia in an interview with a Russian TV propagandist / Euroradio 
Ukraine promises sanctions but can hurt herself due to close economic ties with Belarus.
Russia exports oil to Belarus on friendly terms/collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
Russia exports oil to Belarus on friendly terms/collage by Ulad Rubanau, Euroradio
Classified imports from Russia is growing, while the Navapolack refinery has enough for Belarus, Ukraine and international hubs.
Navapolatsk plant "LLK-NAFTAN" has decided to change its name, ownership structure and increase the number of owners in order to avoid the U.S. sanctions.​
Navapolatsk plant "LLK-NAFTAN" has decided to change its name, ownership structure and increase the number of owners in order to avoid the U.S. sanctions.​
A large producer of petroleum products is trying to protect itself and its counterparties.
B.L.B. Baltijas Terminals / nra.lv
B.L.B. Baltijas Terminals / nra.lv
Spoiler alert: there is a businessman... And Minsk's refusal of the Latvian port may hit his business interests.
Belarus wants to raise the tariff for the transit of Russian oil by about 25% / Belta
Belarus wants to raise the tariff for the transit of Russian oil by about 25% / Belta
Belarus justifies the tariff increase by revenue shortfall in 2020 due to the reduction of oil pumping from Russia.
Russia reduces oil transit via Druzhba / Reuters​
Russia reduces oil transit via Druzhba / Reuters​
In July, supplies on the northern branch of Druzhba will be reduced by 350 thousand tons but grow on the southern one.
government.ru
government.ru
The Russian government confirms a compromise was reached after a phone conversation between Prime Ministers Mishustin and Rumas.
Belarusian Prime Minister Siarhei Rumas / BELTA
Belarusian Prime Minister Siarhei Rumas / BELTA
Belarus presents new proposals on oil supplies in 2020. The Russian government needs several days to talk to oil companies.