On Facebook on March 1, the Norwegian oil company Haltbakk Bunkers made a surprising statement. In a post which is unavailable today, the Norwegian leader for the supply of fuel in the ports of the Nordic country, made the decision not to ensure the delivery of fuel of the ships of the American navy, and this, immediate.
March 1, a boycott is launched on the United States
In support of Ukraine and faced with the recent statements made by the Trump administration when Volodymyr Zelensky's coming to the White House to discuss a possible end of the war against Russia which has been going on since 2022, Haltbakk Bunkers made a very strong decision.
Indeed, after having congratulated the Ukrainian president and having declared that the staging of the interview between the president of the United States, his vice-president and Volodymyr Zelensky, had “sick”, The oil company simply announced a boycott of the American navy.
In other words, American ships stationed in Norwegian ports or those who come to refuel will no longer have fuel to feed their buildings. A big punch on the table, especially since it comes from the number 1 oil company in Norway.
Insating other Norwegian companies and in general others located in Europe to do the same, a wind of boycott from the United States had been felt.
March 2, Norway cancels the boycott of American ships
24 hours, that's all it took for the declaration, the announcement and the decision to Haltbakk Bunkers be canceled.
Indeed, March 2, 2025, Reuters announced that Norway, through its Minister of Defense, Tore Sandvik, had taken note of the decision and that American ships were going to continue to be fuel.
“” “We have seen reports that raise concerns about supporting American navy ships in Norway. This is not in accordance with the policy of the Norwegian government. US forces will continue to receive the supply and support they need from Norway“He said in a press conference.
For his part, Haltbakk Bunkers declared to VGthe number 1 tabloid in Norway, which the decision taken and announced on Facebook above all had a symbolic significance more than anything else.
Source : Reuters / UK Defense Journal
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