The Bulgarian Parliament has approved strict conditions for the sale of Lukoil assets, including government approval.

The Bulgarian Parliament has adopted legislative amendments that impose conditions for the sale of assets of the Russian company Lukoil, recently sanctioned by the USA. Approved by 119 of the 191 present deputies, the measure targets companies linked to Lukoil registered in Bulgaria and transactions involving real estate or equipment for the production and storage of oil.

The State Agency for National Security (DANS) will conduct a preliminary study and issue a written opinion before any transaction. Sales without government authorization will be null. Lukoil Neftochim Burgas, the largest refinery in the Balkans, has ceased imports of Russian oil since 2024. Prime Minister Rosen Jeliazkov convened an emergency meeting to discuss the impact of the sanctions, assuring citizens that fuel supply is guaranteed.