Group 1 - Serbian President Vucic stated that the NIS refinery, controlled by Russian enterprises, will cease operations within four days if the US does not lift sanctions, which could lead to significant economic troubles for Serbia [1][4] - NIS is currently facing difficulties due to a lack of crude oil supply, with Vucic emphasizing that the sanctions imposed on Russia are adversely affecting Serbia [1][3] - NIS produces approximately 80% of Serbia's fuel market, making it critical for the country's energy security, and experts warn that relying solely on imports will not save NIS from potential bankruptcy [3][4] Group 2 - Serbia has sufficient fuel reserves to meet short-term energy needs, with diesel reserves at 55,000 tons and gasoline reserves at 50,000 tons, expected to last until the end of December [3] - The Serbian government has approved the import of 38,000 tons of gasoline and 66,000 tons of diesel as part of national reserves [3] - The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on the Russian oil industry affecting NIS, with the sanctions taking effect on October 9, and the US is seeking a complete withdrawal of Russian investment from NIS [4]
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