Serbia is negotiating the future of NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) as the country anticipates economic challenges from rising oil and gas prices and the Middle East conflict.

Analyst Miša Brkić stated that a decision regarding NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) is likely to be delayed until after May 22, attributing the postponement to the Hungarian elections.

Tomislav Mićović, Secretary General of the Association of Oil Companies of Serbia, stated that the supply of petroleum products in Serbia has been disrupted because the operations of NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) depend on a specific license.

Raiffeisen Bank experts have lowered Serbia's economic growth forecast for 2026 from 2.75% to 2.4% in their April economic report. Higher fuel prices and issues related to NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) are cited as risks.

Professor Goran Radosavljević from the Faculty of Economics, Finance and Administration discussed the potential future of NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije), suggesting that sanctions are more likely than a real buyer emerging for the company.

Serbian opposition politician Nikezić has questioned why the state is not exercising its right of pre-emption to take over management of NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije). This query highlights concerns over the country's control of its oil industry.

Seven employees of NIS (Naftna Industrija Srbije) have been arrested by anti-corruption inspectors in cooperation with the company's corporate security, following an order from the Public Prosecutor's Office.