Ukraine has sufficient fuel stocks despite Russian attacks, energy minister says

Alyona Kyrychenko - 16 January, 12:55

Denys Shmyhal addresses Ukraine’s parliament from the rostrum. Photo: Denys Shmyhal on social media

Ukraine has sufficient fuel reserves and functioning supply routes despite Russian attacks, Denys Shmyhal, First Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister, has said.

Source: Shmyhal

Details: Shmyhal said that Ukraine had reached record fuel import levels in December, the highest in the past year.

Quote: "Over 220,000 tonnes of fuel have been imported since the start of this year. Thousands of tonnes of petrol and diesel enter Ukraine every day."

More details: Shmyhal said that this enables Ukraine to maintain stable reserves covering more than 20 days of average consumption.

Background: Ukrainian petrol station chains have reported a significant rise in demand for fuel amid Russia's large-scale strikes on energy infrastructure facilities and prolonged power cuts.

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