The new solutions are intended to counteract shortages on the domestic fuel market. The authorities in Bratislava decided on Wednesday, and the regulations will enter into force in the coming days.
Foreigners refueling in Slovakia will have to pay at a special rate. The amount will be determined as the arithmetic average of prices in force in three neighboring countries: Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland. Currently, diesel fuel at Slovak stations costs approximately EUR 1.5 per liter.
Slovakia introduces fuel limits. Here are the details
The regulations also introduce stiff quantitative limits. With one refueling, you can only buy as much fuel as will fit in the vehicle's tank and a maximum of one 10-liter canister. Additionally, it was established financial ceiling of EUR 400 for each refueling.
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Some fuel points will have to close or suspend their operations. This applies to self-service stations and those that will not be able to meet the new requirements. The government has sent a clear message – compliance with the regulations is mandatory.
Bratislava also decided to temporarily suspend diesel exports. The restrictions covered both European Union countries and non-EU countries. This is to ensure sufficient supplies for domestic customers.
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The new regulations in Slovakia will enter into force for 30 days
The government will publish the new regulations in the official journal on Thursday. They will be valid for 30 days from the date of entry into force. This is the next stage of actions taken by the government in response to the problems of the fuel sector.
In February, Slovakia declared a state of emergency in the oil sector. The reason was the disorganization of supplies of raw material sent via the Druzhba pipeline. Prime Minister Robert Fico indicated that current measures aim to stop “fuel tourism”which destabilizes the domestic market.
