Hungarians Reject Ban on Russian Oil and Gas

The European Parliament’s relevant committee is pushing to ban all Russian natural gas and crude oil imports into the EU starting January 1, 2026. Such a measure would carry severe consequences for Hungary, triggering fuel prices above 1,000 forints per liter and a broader energy crisis. That is why two-thirds of Hungarian adults oppose the embargo.

Illustration (AFP / Attila Kisbenedek)

Banning Russian oil and gas would ripple through the entire economy, causing a far-reaching energy crisis. Inflation would jump by nearly ten percentage points, and Hungary’s economic output the following year would fall by four percent.

The losses would be comparable to what Hungary currently spends on families each year—and roughly half of what it spends on pensions.

Given the scale of the potential damage, it is no surprise that the majority of Hungarians reject the embargo on Russian-sourced enegy.

Cover photo: Illustration (AFP / Attila Kisbenedek)

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