Slovakia is working intensively to reduce its energy dependence on Russia, one option is to increase the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG), said Economy Minister Richard Sulik.

Sulik claims that the ministry monitors the situation with gas and oil supplies from Russia on a daily basis, and then takes measures to ensure that Slovakia does not face a shortage of gas or oil.

Despite the fact that gas and oil are still coming from Russia on contractual terms, Slovakia is also intensively working to reduce its energy dependence on Russia. The solution also includes supplies of liquefied gas, and we are interested in intensifying these supplies, he said.

The minister confirmed that work on the gas interconnection with Poland is being completed.

The last heating day in Slovakia is officially coming to an end, and gas storage facilities for the next season will start filling up on Friday.

Regarding Russia's request to pay for gas supplies in rubles, the minister said that Slovakia paid the bill for March in euros, as agreed in the contract.

As for oil, Slovakia has secured strategic reserves for 120 days, while by law they must be at least 90 days. Slovnaft and Transpetrol refineries also have additional oil reserves.