The European Commission expects Bulgaria to provide a position and assessment of possible consequences for the "Lukoil" refinery as soon as possible after the imposition of US sanctions against the Russian company.
This was reported to the Bulgarian National Radio by sources from Brussels. The Commission is closely monitoring the situation and is assessing the impact of the US measures together with the member states and the International Energy Agency. Brussels has contacted individual countries, including Bulgaria, to obtain more information.
So far, the Commission does not have data on the immediate impact of the US sanctions on the member states. In accordance with European legislation, these countries have sufficient oil reserves for at least 90 days.
The Commission is ready to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Oil Coordination Group if necessary. Its regular meeting is scheduled for November 12.