Middle East situation affects fuel supply, causing difficulties at multiple gas stations in Hungary

The chairman of the Hungarian Independent Gas Station Association and station owner, Jepsen László, stated that in order to operate, gas stations must have fuel. "We do not know how long fuel supplies can last—will they continue until the national strategic reserves are depleted? After that, we will be faced with a situation where there is no fuel at all. Gas stations must pay staff salaries, management fees, electricity, water, and communication costs. Once funds are exhausted, the gas stations will be forced to close." Hungarian energy expert and member of the Board of the Independent Gas Station Association, Egri, stated that Hungary's current refined oil reserves are only sufficient for about 15 days, and 100% supply to gas stations cannot be guaranteed. At present, gas stations are still able to obtain fuel, but in the coming weeks, it is expected that Hungarian gas stations—mainly private ones—could experience severe fuel shortages.