Montenegro gas stations expand food sales amid Sunday shopping ban

In Montenegro, gas stations and kiosks are increasingly expanding their food offerings to include items such as milk, yogurt, and deli meats. This trend occurs despite the Sunday non-working day law that has been in effect since mid-February.

Economic analyst Davor Dokić suggests that the current legal framework allows for creative interpretations that enable trading on Sundays, often at higher prices. He notes that while citizens are informed, tourists frequently face difficulties purchasing basic groceries during holidays and weekends. Dokić has proposed a model similar to Slovenia, which would allow small family-owned shops under 100 square meters to operate on Sundays to support small traders against large retail chains.