In response to mounting pressure on energy markets, Slovenia has activated a series of emergency measures aimed at stabilizing fuel availability across the country. Authorities have decided to draw on strategic reserves and temporarily stop diesel exports in order to prioritize domestic consumption. Up to 30 million liters of diesel will be released from state stockpiles, with the goal of preventing supply disruptions as global conditions remain volatile due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. The Government views this step as essential for maintaining continuity in the fuel market and ensuring energy security.
Alongside these measures, a change has been introduced in pricing policy at motorway and expressway petrol stations. Price controls at these locations have been lifted in an effort to better manage demand from transit traffic and reduce congestion in supply chains. By doing so, distributors are expected to redirect logistics capacity toward ensuring more consistent delivery to stations across the country, including less accessible areas, thereby improving distribution efficiency. Fiscal measures are also being used to limit the impact of rising global oil prices. Excise duties on fuel have been reduced once again for a temporary period, building on earlier cuts. Without this intervention, authorities estimate that diesel and heating oil prices would have risen significantly more, while petrol would have also seen a sharper increase.
Through a combination of reserve releases, export restrictions, and tax adjustments, Slovenia aims to cushion consumers and businesses from price shocks while safeguarding supply during a period of heightened market uncertainty.
