EU Member State spending
on Russian fossil fuels

By European Unio n since 24 February 2022

Source: CREA Analysis. See methodology here.

How many millions (M) of Euros from the EU is being spent on Russian coal, oil, and gas since the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine began on 24 February?

This counter uses pricing models to predict what is paid under contracts that are not publicly disclosed. This provides a “best estimate” that is more likely to reflect the actual payments, but also likely to result in lower cost estimates than those using more simplistic calculations valuing imports at spot prices.

It is the moral duty of all Europeans to make every effort to urgently end Russian, and all fossil fuel dependence, in our economies.

Transitioning our energy systems to use less energy and be based completely on renewable energy sources is an overriding priority that will help end this terrible war in the short term, safeguard peace, and address the climate crisis that threatens our planet.

Our statement on the invasion of Ukraine

How much does each EU member state spend per year?

This is what each country spent on Russian coal, oil, and fossil gas in 2021 (or 2019, when 2021 data is not available), according to UN Comtrade trade data (2019 data is shown when 2021 is not yet available. Data for 2020 is not representative due to the impact of COVID-19).

Fossil gas imports are apportioned to countries using Eurostat energy trade data.

N/A means no meaningful imports, or no data.

Austria



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €2093m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €118m
  • Oil: €219m
  • Gas: €1757m

Belgium



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €2417m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €158m
  • Oil: €1460m
  • Gas: €799m

Bulgaria



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €2784m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €73m
  • Oil: €2136m
  • Gas: €575m

Croatia



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €581m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €61m
  • Oil: €119m
  • Gas: €401m

Republic of Cyprus



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €13m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €7m
  • Oil: €5m
  • Gas: €1m

Czech Republic



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €4779m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €30m
  • Oil: €1571m
  • Gas: €3179m

Denmark



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €796m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €6m
  • Oil: €790m
  • Gas: N/A

Estonia



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €680m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: N/A
  • Oil: €510m
  • Gas: €170m

Finland



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €3735m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €135m
  • Oil: €3479m
  • Gas: €122m

France



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €8173m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €347m
  • Oil: €5685m
  • Gas: €2140m

Germany



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €24116m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €1562m
  • Oil: €14641m
  • Gas: €7913m

Greece



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €3636m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €22m
  • Oil: €2924m
  • Gas: €690m

Hungary



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €3646m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €36m
  • Oil: €1566m
  • Gas: €2045m

Ireland



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €252m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €4m
  • Oil: €247m
  • Gas: N/A

Italy



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €14304m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €738m
  • Oil: €3771m
  • Gas: €9795m

Latvia



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €519m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €1m
  • Oil: €101m
  • Gas: €418m

Lithuania



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €3173m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €21m
  • Oil: €2827m
  • Gas: €324m

Luxembourg



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €3m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €1m
  • Oil: N/A
  • Gas: €2m

Malta



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €280m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: N/A
  • Oil: €280m
  • Gas: N/A

Netherlands



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €13489m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €441m
  • Oil: €11683m
  • Gas: €1365m

Poland



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €9238m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €681m
  • Oil: €8070m
  • Gas: €487m

Portugal



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €629m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: N/A
  • Oil: €374m
  • Gas: €255m

Romania



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €2502m (data for 2019)

  • Coal: €122m
  • Oil: €2119m
  • Gas: €261m

Slovakia



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €5140m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €96m
  • Oil: €2270m
  • Gas: €2774m

Slovenia



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €271m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €2m
  • Oil: €102m
  • Gas: €167m

Spain



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €5085m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €228m
  • Oil: €3867m
  • Gas: €991m

Sweden



Total spent on Russian fossil fuels: €1125m (data for 2021)

  • Coal: €93m
  • Oil: €938m
  • Gas: €94m