Tisza included Brussels’ goal of banning Russian energy in its programme. The measure would impose heavy costs on all Hungarians, and is therefore rejected by two-thirds of adults. However, the ban divides political camps: while 59% of Tisza voters support it, 96% of Fidesz-KDNP voters reject the move.

The embargo would have disastrous consequences

Péter Magyar announced that Tisza will include Brussels’ expectations regarding the ban on Russian oil and gas in its manifesto. The measure would pose serious challenges to Hungary’s energy supply: increased gas prices would result in a three-and-a-half-fold increase in utility bills, while restrictions on oil purchases would lead to gasoline prices exceeding 1,000 forints. Hungarians would be hit hard by the drastic increase in costs: more than one million households would become insolvent. Furthermore, rising energy prices would also impact the prices of other products, causing an additional 9.7% inflation in the coming years.

Whatever it takes, the Tisza would meet Brussels’ demands

In light of the harmful consequences, it is understandable that 66% of Hungarians disagree with Ursula von der Leyen and Péter Magyar’s efforts and would rather maintain trade relations with Russia.

However, the results also show that Péter Magyar shifted the technical and economic issues of energy supply onto an ideological plane among his own supporters. 59% of Tisza supporters would ban Russian oil and gas purchases even if it meant a significant increase in energy and fuel prices. In contrast, the overwhelming majority of voters for the ruling party coalition agree with the dominant, pragmatic position of the entire population and would not sever trade relations with Russia.

• Methodology

CATI method, n=1,000, among Hungarian adults, data collection: September 2025