Russia has reportedly notified Kazakhstan and Germany of plans to suspend the transit of Kazakh oil to Germany via the northern branch of the Druzhba pipeline starting May 1.

The move involves a “revised export schedule,” which suggests that shipments of Kazakh crude through the pipeline route will be stopped. The transit corridor runs through Belarus and Poland before reaching Germany, The Caspian Post reports via foreign media.

In 2025, deliveries along this route averaged around 43,000 barrels per day - a 44% increase compared to the previous year - highlighting its growing importance for regional energy supply.

Analysts note that disruptions have previously affected this corridor, including incidents linked to damage to Russian oil and gas infrastructure.

If confirmed, the suspension could add pressure to Germany’s energy market amid ongoing global volatility and rising energy prices.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment on the reports, saying further clarification would need to come from relevant companies.