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Exclusive-Ukraine to Restart Oil Flows via Druzhba on Wednesday Afternoon, Source Says
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Posted on April 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 21, 2026
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Ukraine plans to restart oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline Wednesday afternoon—a move aimed at unlocking a €90 billion EU loan urgently needed by Kyiv.
Ukraine to Restart Oil Flows Via Druzhba Pipeline, Source Confirms
Ukraine's Plan to Resume Druzhba Pipeline Operations
Resumption Timeline and Details
KYIV, April 21 (Reuters) - Ukraine will resume pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday afternoon, an industry source told Reuters, as Kyiv seeks to unlock a 90 billion euro EU loan it urgently needs.
Transit Applications and Distribution
"Oil pumping is scheduled to begin tomorrow at lunchtime," the source said, adding that Hungarian oil firm MOL had made the first transit application. "MOL has already submitted requests for the first volumes, which will go in equal proportions to Hungary and Slovakia."
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Pavel Polityuk; Editing by Daniel Flynn and Chizu Nomiyama)
Key Takeaways
- •Ukraine completed repairs on the Druzhba pipeline after a Russian drone strike halted supplies on January 27, affecting Hungary and Slovakia’s energy needs (apnews.com).
- •Hungary blocked the EU’s €90 billion loan to Ukraine until oil transit resumed through Druzhba (apnews.com).
- •EU institutions have prepared the legal framework and expect disbursement of the loan early in Q2 2026, contingent on unblocking by Hungary and Slovakia (mof.gov.ua)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Exclusive-Ukraine to restart oil flows via Druzhba on Wednesday afternoon, source says
1When will Ukraine resume oil flows through the Druzhba pipeline?
Ukraine will restart oil pumping through the Druzhba pipeline on Wednesday afternoon.
2Which companies are involved in the Druzhba pipeline restart?
Hungarian oil company MOL has made the first transit application and will receive part of the oil flow.
3Which countries will receive the resumed oil flows from Ukraine?
The resumed oil volumes will go in equal proportions to Hungary and Slovakia.
4Why is Ukraine restarting the Druzhba pipeline oil flows?
Ukraine seeks to unlock a 90 billion euro EU loan which it urgently requires.
5Who provided information about the pipeline restart?
An industry source provided details to Reuters regarding the planned oil flow resumption.
