The EC will propose a ban on Russian oil supplies in early 2026.

The European Commission (EC) will propose a complete ban on Russian oil supplies to the European Union (EU) in early 2026. This was announced on December 15 by European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jorgensen.

"At the beginning of 2026, the European Commission will make a proposal to ban the remaining supplies of Russian oil to the EU," TASS quoted him as saying.

According to Jorgensen, the transportation of oil by sea from Russia to the EU countries was discontinued in 2023. Currently, petroleum products are supplied via pipelines.

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On October 20, the EU Council approved the EC's proposal to ban gas purchases in Russia from January 1, 2028. In addition, the EU has also decided to impose a ban on the transit of Russian gas through the union to other countries. This measure will take effect on January 1, 2026.

On December 3, the EU countries adopted a preliminary agreement to ban the import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG). In addition, the ban will affect pipeline gas from the Russian Federation. According to the press release, the total ban will come into force by the end of 2026. It was specified that the ban on the import of pipeline gas will take effect in the autumn of 2027.

Leading Analyst at the National Energy Security Fund (NWF) Igor Yushkov said on December 4 that Europe could face major internal conflicts due to the desire of some states to completely abandon Russian energy sources. He recalled that Hungary and Slovakia have traditionally supported energy purchases from Russia, and they will definitely oppose the import ban. It was noted that such a step would be extremely unprofitable for other European states.

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