Despite broad public opposition, the Tisza Party has officially committed to implementing the European Union’s embargo on Russian oil and gas, a policy that would impose severe economic costs on...
Minister Szijjártó said that banning Russian energy sources would multiply utility costs.
"We agreed to stay in close contact so as to protect our national interests," the foreign minister said.
The prime minister said the conflict between Iran and Israel would further increase energy prices in Europe.
Minister Szijjártó said the latest plans by von der Leyen and Zelensky involved banning Russian crude oil and natural gas purchases by Hungary, which would quickly result in an increase in utility fees.
"The Russia-Ukraine war and the ill-advised sanctions have made European energy prices skyrocket," the prime minister said.
Minister Szijjártó said that "the von der Leyen-Zelensky plan" would bring about the risk of energy prices doubling in Hungary.
The foreign minister warned that, if the plan was implemented, the cost of Hungary's energy supply would climb by an annual EUR 2bn, causing household utility bills to double or triple.
"We won't let ourselves be made to pay for the latest lunacy in Brussels," PM Orbán said.
The foreign minister said repairs to the pipeline were under way and oil transit could resume later today.
Minister Szijjártó said the agreement will contribute to Hungary's energy security and maintaining the system of regulated utilities prices for households.
Hungary's energy supply "is secured" and Hungarian interests have been protected in Brussels, Minister Bóka said.
Being fully committed to supporting Ukraine, the commission and EU member states will help to restore and stabilize Ukraine's energy infrastructure.