Bulgaria May Stop Transit of Russian Gas If Gazprom Fails to Pay
- Gazprom uses sanctioned bank to pay for transport to the EU
- Link is one of few remaining for Russian pipeline fuel to bloc
A compressor station for a natural gas pipeline in Ihtiman, Bulgaria.
Photographer: Hristo Rusev/Getty ImagesBulgaria said it may halt the transit of Russian natural gas to central Europe if Gazprom PJSC doesn’t find a payment solution amid US sanctions.
It’s the latest twist in a saga over the future of European energy supplies, with gas demand poised to rise over the winter months. The region still receives some fuel from Russia via pipeline, and any potential disruption could ripple through the broader market.