Why would petrol cost 1,000 forints if Zelensky and Péter Magyar’s plan were implemented? It’s simple:
1️⃣ The starting point: the link between energy prices and war
In recent years, energy prices have surged across Europe. This is no coincidence: there is a war in our neighborhood, and the sanctions imposed in response have driven up raw material prices. When a conflict is fought with economic tools, it has a cost — and ultimately consumers pay that cost at the pump.
2️⃣ The price of oil matters — and not all oil is the same
The price of Brent crude is consistently significantly higher than that of Russian Urals crude. For example, Brent is currently about 50% more expensive, which in itself explains why it is a key issue where a country sources its oil from.
If the cheaper source is removed, the more expensive one must automatically replace it.
3️⃣ If Russian oil is cut off → shortages follow → prices explode
If a region’s main supply source is removed from the system, overall supply decreases. If supply decreases while demand remains unchanged, prices rise. This is one of the most basic laws of economics.
Moreover, alternative routes (e.g. maritime transport or other pipelines) are more expensive, slower, and have limited capacity — meaning not only the oil becomes more expensive, but transportation does as well.
4️⃣ Refineries are not interchangeable either
Refineries in the region — including those in Hungary — are largely optimized for processing Urals crude. If this is suddenly replaced with a different type, it requires technological adjustments that are:
- costly
- time-consuming
- and reduce output during the transition period
5️⃣ In the end, the consumer always pays
If the raw material is more expensive, transportation costs more, less fuel is processed, and supply becomes tighter, then petrol prices at filling stations inevitably rise. This is unavoidable if we give in to Brussels’ demands.
6️⃣ That’s why 1,000-forint petrol is a realistic risk
If the cheaper source disappears and only more expensive imports remain — while logistical and capacity constraints also arise — prices can spiral. Under such circumstances, high fuel prices are not scare tactics, but a mathematically predictable consequence.
✅ In summary:
If we give in to the demands of Brussels and Zelensky and are forced to buy from more expensive sources, fuel will become much more costly. If supply decreases, prices increase. And if prices increase, Hungarian people will ultimately pay the price.
Viktor Orbán is fighting — far beyond Hungary’s relative strength — to protect Hungarian interests, while Péter Magyar either lies or remains silent.
Fidesz is the safe choice! 🇭🇺