Bulgaria declares Lukoil companies part of national security

The Ministry of Economy managed to prepare an adequate law, which is being discussed urgently in parliament, in order to guarantee reliable, uninterrupted operation of the refinery in Burgas, said Prime Minister Rumen Radev at the beginning of the meeting of the Council of Ministers. At a closed session, the government has declared Lukoil Aviation Bulgaria and Lukoil Bulgaria Bunker as objects related to the national security of Bulgaria. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy Alexander Poulev, BTA has reported.

The decision is part of an anti-crisis plan to guarantee operational control over the companies and to prevent risks to the operation of the refinery and the fuel market. “The government respects the private interests, but is guided solely and primarily by the interest of Bulgarian citizens, Bulgarian households and consumers,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Editor: Ivo Ivanov