Petroleum

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.
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei​/Euroradio
Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei​/Euroradio
Belarus' exports have dropped by more than $2 billion as a result of oil contamination and Russian restrictions.