Russia to stop Kazakh oil flows to German refinery via Druzhba, Berlin says

Germany has been told Russia will stop supplying Kazakh crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline, creating a near-term feedstock gap for one of the country's largest refineries. The refinery will need to source replacement barrels elsewhere, which could raise logistics costs and tighten regional supply conditions. The move underscores ongoing energy disruption risk tied to Russia-related pipeline flows.

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Germany has been told Russia will stop supplying Kazakh crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline, creating a near-term feedstock gap for one of the country's largest refineries. The refinery will need to source replacement barrels elsewhere, which could raise logistics costs and tighten regional supply conditions. The move underscores ongoing energy disruption risk tied to Russia-related pipeline flows.