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Balkan heating fuel price increases

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2026-08-31 02:10 UTC → 2026-08-31 22:22 UTC · added removed

Heating fuel prices are rising across the Balkan region, prompting shifts in consumer behavior. In Montenegro, firewood prices increased at the start of the winter season, with beechwood and oak seeing notable rises. As costs climbed, some residents began opting for electricity or air conditioning to avoid the expense of wood. In North Macedonia, pellet prices experienced a significant surge, with some 15-kilogram packages rising from 199 denars to as much as 340 denars. While government institutions have encouraged a transition to ecological alternatives like pellets, the State Inspectorate of the Market noted that prices are currently formed freely by the market. The Commission for Protection of Competition stated that simultaneous price increases do not inherently prove illegal coordination without specific evidence of abuse. By late August, the trend of rising costs and shifting habits expanded. In Montenegro, firewood prices reached up to 100 euros per meter, though demand declined as households increasingly adopted solar panels and electricity. In Croatia, rising gas prices have driven consumers toward wood and pellets. With pellet production As winter approaches, concerns regarding fuel availability and costs have intensified in Croatia reaching up to 600,000 tons annually, and Serbia. In Serbia, experts warned note that prices, currently around 300 euros per ton, while pellets offer greater comfort, wood remains a primary budget option if purchased at favorable prices and used in efficient stoves. In Croatia, wood prices have reportedly risen to between 700 and 1000 euros. Despite significant pellet production, industry representatives warn that high demand and export needs could rise further during lead to shortages, advising citizens to purchase supplies before peak demand. seasonal price hikes.

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  1. 2026-08-31 22:22 UTC Balkan heating fuel price increases
  2. 2026-08-31 02:10 UTC Balkan heating fuel price increases

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