Shala raises the alarm: Kosovo does not have enough oil reserves

MP The PDK, Ferat Shala, has raised concerns about the lack of strategic oil reserves in the country, stressing that Kosovo does not meet international energy security standards, which envision reserves for at least 90 days.

Shala through a Facebook post stressed that the current level of reserves is insufficient and poses serious risks in the event of a supply crisis, saying Kosovo does not have enough oil reserves.

The MP has stressed that, although the Assembly has earmarked around 28.5m euros since 2023 for state reserves, there is no known sustainable oil supply.

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COMM SOVA There is no REZERVA TO MUCH NAFTA

According to international energy security standards, each state must maintain strategic oil reserves for a minimum 90 days.

This is a standard set by relevant international organisations and implemented in all serious economies.

Meanwhile, the reality in Kosovo is disturbing.

From budgetary divisions and the realisation rate (budget spending) results in a disturbing level of state oil reserves in Kosovo (if we take the daily consumption rate and existing domestic reserves).

Current reserves do not cover approximately the needs in case of crisis, while the supply crisis is very near.

This means that our country operates with insufficient capacity according to required international standards.

While:

The Assembly has earmarked 28.5m euros for the entire state reserves since 2023;

No real and sustainable oil supply identified;

There are no clear processes for strategic purchase in the public procurement system;

Part of the state reserve funds are included in the vicinity that have ended with the indictment.

Of these governing policies, Kosovo remains virtually without energy protection.

The recent rise in oil prices is a warning of energy uncertainty.

This situation is not just failure, it is neglect with serious state consequences.

While businesses are monitored and punished, responsible institutions have failed to meet one of the state's most basic obligations: ensuring strategic reserves for citizens and the economy.

Questions that require urgent answers:

Where did the 28.5m euros earmarked for state reserves end up?

How much of this fund is spent?

Why does Kosovo only have the necessary minimum of reserves?

The reserves are not luxury, they are a state obligation!