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Hungary moves to restrict gas supplies to Ukraine

Budapest says it will curtail some gas flows to Ukraine for contractual and security reasons, a move that Kyiv and EU officials say could weaken Ukraine's energy security and disrupt regional supplies.

Mar 26th 2026 ยท Hungary

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  • Hungary has announced plans to limit gas deliveries to Ukraine, citing contractual and security reasons in an official statement.
  • Kyiv and European officials have expressed concern that reductions would hurt Ukraine's energy security and transit revenues.
  • The decision follows ongoing disputes over energy policy between Budapest and other European capitals.
  • If implemented, the restrictions could affect regional gas flows and market prices in the short term.

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