Serbia's energy reliance on Russia comes unstuck facing US oil sanctions
Published: 11/12/2025

Serbia's energy sector faces a crisis as US oil sanctions impact its ties with Russian energy companies. Disputes over Russian oil and gas supplies escalate tensions, with Serbia's national oil company - majority-owned by Russian firms - caught in the crossfire. The looming threat of NIS running out of crude prompts urgent negotiations amidst concerns over payment processing and fuel supplies in the region.



