Belarus Slaps Transit Tax on Russian Crude Oil Shipments to Western Europe
Belarus, embroiled in an energy dispute with Russia, has slapped a customs duty on Russian crude oil exports crossing Belarus to terminals in western Europe.
Belarusian Prime Minister Sergei Sidorsky announced the tax of $45 dollars per ton of Russian crude oil retroactive to January 1. Reuters news agency quotes Russian pipeline authorities as saying the transit fees violate inter-governmental agreements.
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