Druzhba pipeline remains most efficient route of energy supplies to EU

The Tass report underscores that the Druzhba pipeline continues to serve as the most efficient conduit for energy supplies to the European Union, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and sanctions. This highlights the persistent structural reliance of certain EU refiners on Russian crude, transmitted via existing pipeline infrastructure, which minimizes logistical costs and delays compared to alternative seaborne routes. The efficiency advantage supports sustained flows through the pipeline, anchoring regional refining margins in Central and Eastern Europe and influencing crude differentials for Urals versus other benchmarks. Any potential disruption to Druzhba flows would immediately impact inland crude availability, increasing dependence on more expensive overland or maritime alternatives. Traders will closely monitor upcoming maintenance schedules and political developments in transit countries, particularly regarding potential sanctions enforcement or infrastructure-related curtailments.

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