PRAGUE — Oil supplies to the Czech Republic via the Druzhba pipeline have resumed following a two-day interruption, according to Mero, the state-run company that manages the country’s pipeline infrastructure.

The reason behind the temporary suspension of deliveries, which occurred on Wednesday morning, remains unclear. However, Orlen Unipetrol, a local refining company, confirmed on Friday that its operations were not impacted by the disruption.

Currently, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary are the only members of the European Union still receiving oil from Russia. In 2022, most EU nations ceased Russian oil imports as a part of sanctions aimed at holding Russia accountable for its military actions in Ukraine.

To enhance its energy security, the Czech Republic has invested around 1.6 billion Czech koruna (approximately $67 million) into expanding the capacity of the Italian TAL pipeline. This expansion will allow the pipeline to handle up to eight million metric tons annually and will further connect through Germany to the Czech market.

The completion of this enhancement project is projected for early 2025, which is expected to meet the country’s oil needs effectively.