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Fuel prices fluctuate across Europe amid rising costs and subsidies
Fuel prices across Europe and the Balkans are experiencing significant volatility. In Montenegro, fuel prices for personal transport rose by approximately 30.4 percent year-on-year in August. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, diesel prices are approaching the 4 KM per liter mark, which is increasing costs for transport and food production. In North Macedonia, diesel remains relatively affordable at approximately 1.70 euros per liter due to government tax reductions, though the expiration of these measures remains a concern.
In Bratislava, the Bratislava Transport Company (DPB) reported an 11 percent increase in diesel costs between January and August, totaling roughly one million euros. However, officials stated that this increase will not automatically result in higher passenger fares, noting that nearly half of their fleet uses electric or hydrogen traction.
In contrast, Malta continues to use state subsidies to keep diesel prices at 1.21 euros per liter, a policy that has cost the government approximately 75 million euros by the end of August. Meanwhile, in Slovenia, diesel prices are expected to potentially drop below 2 euros per liter following government decisions regarding tax exemptions.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Bratislava Transport Company · Croatia · Dopravný podnik Bratislava · European Commission · Eurostat · Malta · Montenegro · North Macedonia · Republika Srpska · Serbia · Slovenia
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Volatility in the Strait of Hormuz and high crude oil costs are driving up fuel prices. www.independent.co.uk · www.dalmacijadanas.hr · sib.net.hr · teklic.hr · www.prensa-latina.cu
- [○ 1 SOURCE] President Donald Trump expressed support for restricting diesel exports from the United States. www.aljazeera.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Diesel prices reached a record high of $6.53 per gallon. www.independent.co.uk · ctmirror.org · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Diesel and related fuel stocks are approximately 12% below the seasonal average. ctmirror.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] California has the highest regular gasoline prices in the U.S. at $6.23 per gallon. www.epochtimes.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.48 per gallon. www.epochtimes.com · www.independent.co.uk · 107jamz.com · www.socialnews.xyz
- [○ 1 SOURCE] September gasoline prices are projected to set a new monthly record. www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright is consulting with oil refiners regarding potential voluntary diesel export restrictions. www.aljazeera.com · ctmirror.org
- [● 7 SOURCES] Diesel prices in Bosnia and Herzegovina are approaching 4 KM per liter. banjaluka.net · krajiski.ba · novi.ba · radiosarajevo.ba · radiokameleon.ba · +2 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fuel prices in Montenegro rose by over 30 percent year-on-year in August. cetinjskilist.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Millers in Republika Srpska are maintaining flour prices due to competition from cheaper Serbian imports. www.banjaluka.com · 6yka.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Malta maintains low diesel prices through state subsidies, costing the government approximately 75 million euros by the end of August. mojadijaspora.com