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Energy volatility and fuel regulations in CZ and SK

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Energy markets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia face ongoing volatility driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Ukraine. In the Czech Republic, major suppliers including Centropol, Pražská plynárenská, and E.ON have implemented new price lists for electricity and gas due to the need for additional wholesale purchases. Wholesale electricity and gas prices have seen significant year-on-year increases, with some analysts warning that severe frost could drive European gas prices from approximately 80 EUR per MWh to between 100 and 130 EUR per MWh. To mitigate rising costs, the Czech government implemented fuel price regulations starting October 1, 2026. These measures respond to Middle East disruptions, including damage to the East-West pipeline in Saudi Arabia and issues at the Yanbu port. The government reduced the excise tax on diesel by 1.939 CZK per liter (2.35 CZK including VAT) and capped non-premium fuel margins at 2.50 CZK per liter. On October 25, the government approved an extension of these regulations through November ~~30. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová stated the goal is to “protect businesses from rising costs and~~ 30, 2026, to ~~help mitigate inflation,” noting diesel is a critical economic input.~~ curb inflation caused by global oil market instability. Under this framework, the Ministry of Finance sets daily maximum prices for gasoline and diesel based on ~~exchange averages. In the South Bohemian region, diesel prices reached 47.65 CZK per liter in the Český Krumlov district, while gasoline~~ a three-day average of wholesale prices ~~averaged 44.73~~ from sources such as Čepro, Orlen, and MOL, combined with Platts exchange quotes. The regulation also caps dealer margins at 2.50 CZK per liter. ~~The~~ Additionally, the government ~~has also proposed~~ is maintaining a ~~new sectoral~~ reduced excise tax ~~targeting refineries~~ on diesel, lowering it from 9.95 CZK to ~~capture windfall profits, specifically taxing 50 percent of~~ 8.011 CZK per liter, which is the ~~increase~~ minimum level permitted by European Union regulations. Officials cited geopolitical tensions in ~~gross refining margins compared to 2025 levels for 2026 and 2027, with Orlen Unipetrol as~~ the ~~sole taxpayer. The Confederation of Industry~~ Middle East, including conflicts involving Iran and ~~Transport~~ threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as primary drivers for the ~~Czech Republic (SP ČR) has criticized~~ continued intervention. Finance Minister Alena Schillerová stated the ~~measure, arguing it “undermines market fairness”~~ goal is to “protect businesses from rising costs and ~~ignores operational costs.~~ to help mitigate inflation,” noting diesel is a critical economic input.

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