Sky-high prices and electricity shortages could hit Hungarians within “weeks” after Kiev imposed a partial ban on Russian oil passing through its territory.

The move is sparking fears of supply shortages in Budapest, which relies on Russia for 70 percent of its oil imports — and Lukoil, which has been sanctioned by Kiev, for half that amount.

“The Ukrainian measures could create a severe situation,” Ilona Gizińska, a researcher and Hungary expert at the Centre for Eastern Studies think tank, said. She added that Hungarians could face sky-high energy prices and electricity shortages in just “weeks” unless it finds a solution.

So, here comes retaliation for Viktor Orban’s diplomatic efforts.