Ivan Mikloš: When MOL and Slovnaft Buy Russian Oil, They Act Logically Because They Care About Profit. The Problem Is the Attitudes of Fico and Orbán
In an interview, Slovak economist Ivan Mikloš discusses the implications of oil prices, detailing government responses, regional price variations, and the controversies surrounding political figures like Fico and Orbán.
Government's Solution to Fuel Crisis / Fico Considers Raising Diesel Prices for Foreign Customers, Slovnaft Wants to Stop Fuel Tourism
The Slovak government is considering raising diesel prices for foreign customers to combat fuel tourism, according to Prime Minister Robert Fico.
How far will the prices of gasoline and diesel rise / The situation is in the hands of Slovnaft, Fico does not want to go for government regulation yet
The ongoing conflict in Iran is causing global economic uncertainty and rising oil prices, which directly impact gasoline and diesel prices in Slovakia.
Fico Agreed with Slovnaft to Oversee Prices Himself, Supported by President Pellegrini at the Government Meeting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has come to an arrangement with Slovnaft to self-regulate fuel prices amidst rising costs driven by the war in Iran, with little intervention from the government which is facing opposition pressure.
Negotiations on petrol and diesel prices / Pellegrini praised the government and criticized the opposition. Fico announced that Slovnaft would self-regulate prices for five days
President Peter Pellegrini commended the government for taking steps to control rising fuel prices while criticizing the opposition, as Slovnaft announced a five-day self-regulation of prices.
Corporate News Filter: Fico Overdoes Oil Shock. Slovnaft Has Enough Oil for the Domestic Market Until August
Slovakia's political situation regarding oil imports is complex, with Robert Fico using the ongoing international oil crises to argue for renewed imports from Russia, despite the implications for regional security.
Slovak refinery Slovnaft will start using oil from the state
Slovak refinery Slovnaft is set to begin utilizing oil provided by the state.
The Slovnaft Incinerator is Significantly Closer to Construction. Meanwhile, Taraba's Ministry Allowed Record Import of Waste from Abroad
Slovnaft's plan to build the largest waste incineration plant in Slovakia is moving forward with a favorable recommendation from the Ministry of the Environment, despite concerns over increased waste importation.
Slovnaft is missing Russian oil, but shortages are not destroying it. Fico's threats toward Ukraine are exaggerated
Slovnaft retains sufficient oil reserves and alternative supply options to continue both domestic and export operations despite the reliance on Russian oil.
How many crises do we need?
Slovakia is currently experiencing a halt in oil supplies from Russia, the sole supplier for the Slovnaft refinery, yet fuel shortages and significant price hikes are not anticipated in the short term.
Economic Newsfilter: The Damaged Druzhba Pipeline Fully Exposed the Speculative Game of Slovnaft and Fico
The article discusses the ongoing impact of the damaged Druzhba pipeline on Slovakia's reliance on Russian oil and the political ramifications involving Prime Minister Robert Fico's statements.
State of emergency declared in Slovakia: oil deficit has arisen
Slovakia has declared a state of emergency due to an oil deficit caused by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
State of Emergency Declared in Slovakia Due to Oil Shortage
Slovakia has declared a state of emergency to utilize oil reserves and ensure supply to the 'Slovnaft' refinery amidst a shortage caused by disrupted oil deliveries from Russia.
The government releases emergency oil reserves / Slovnaft can sustain normal operations for a month, waiting for tanker deliveries through the Adriatic
The Slovak government has started to release emergency oil reserves as the Druzhba pipeline remains inactive, raising concerns about supply security amid geopolitical tensions.
The Slovak government declared a state of oil emergency, Slovnaft refinery will receive oil from reserves
The Slovak government has declared an oil emergency, enabling the Slovnaft refinery to access oil from national reserves.
Hirman: There is no threat of oil shortage for Slovnaft, the Adria pipeline can supply Slovakia and Hungary
Energy expert Karel Hirman reassures that Slovakia and Hungary will not face an oil shortage despite disruptions from Russian drone attacks on the Druzhba pipeline.
Company newsfilter: IKEA will open smaller stores, a major merger is emerging in the waste business, and Martin is losing more factories
The article discusses Slovakia's ongoing issues with dependence on Russian oil and the recent disruption of supplies following a Russian attack on the Druzhba oil pipeline.
Lajčák is still on the supervisory board of Slovnaft after the Epstein case; the company does not want to comment on it now
Miroslav Lajčák remains on the supervisory board of Slovnaft despite resigning as an advisor to the Prime Minister following the Epstein case scandal.