The Bulgarian government has declared two companies from the Lukoil group as objects related to national security in an effort to maintain state control over key fuel operations and prevent possible disruptions on the energy market. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Investments and Industry Alexander Pulev announced that the Council of Ministers approved the decision during a closed session.

Bulgaria's ruling majority has approved emergency legislative amendments that preserve the authority of the state's special administrator over all major Lukoil companies operating…

The Bulgarian government has declared two companies from the Lukoil group as objects related to national security in an effort to maintain state control over key fuel operations…