Haltbakk Bunkers, a Danish firm which supplied approximately 3,000,000 litres of fuel to the US military in 2024, announced an immediate halt to fuel supplies for US military forces docking in the country's ports in response to the recent contentious meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday.
Haltbakk Bunkers' owner, chairman, and CEO, Gunnar Gran, stood firm on the decision in an interview with Norwegian outlet Kystens. "As you probably understand, not a litre will be delivered until Trump is finished," Mr Gran said. "We support Ukraine. We have many Ukrainian employees, and we know how terribly this war affects them and their families."
Based in Aure, Norway, Haltbakk Bunkers specializes in supplying fuel products, lubricants, aquaculture disinfectants, and oil spill dispersants. While its direct engagements with US forces in Norway have been limited, the US Marine Corps relies on commercial partners for logistical support during exercises and crisis responses in the region.
"The company had already ceased dealings with Russian entities since February 2022, resulting in significant revenue losses. It gave a lot of our competitors a lot of extra revenue. We lost a lot of revenue. But we have a moral compass," Mr Gran told Kystens.
"Now the United States is excluded based on their behavior towards the Ukrainians," he said, adding, "we choose our customers." |
