The major Russian oil producer owns Bulgaria’s biggest refinery, over 200 gas stations, and an extensive fuel transport network

Bulgaria has partly restricted fuel exports to EU states amid security and supply concerns following the recent US sanctions on Russia’s Lukoil. The oil major controls the Baltic country’s largest refinery, Neftochim Burgas, and over 200 gas stations under Lukoil Bulgaria.

Washington imposed sanctions on Lukoil and another Russian energy major, Rosneft, last week, alleging a lack of commitment by Moscow to the Ukraine peace process. Russia says it remains open to talks but wants a comprehensive deal addressing the…

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