The Slovenian Government has decided to maintain regulated pricing for key petroleum products until mid-December, while at the same time approving higher retail margins for fuel distributors.
The new regulation extends the existing price-control framework for 95-octane petrol, diesel, and heating oil for an additional six months, replacing the previous system that was due to expire on 15 June. Authorities stated that the measure is aimed at preserving market stability and ensuring greater predictability for consumers regarding fuel costs.
Under the updated rules, fuel prices will continue to be determined using a formula that tracks movements in international oil markets and fluctuations in the euro–dollar exchange rate. The calculation will remain on a weekly basis, a mechanism introduced earlier this year to better reflect short-term market changes. At the same time, the government has adjusted the methodology for calculating biofuel-related costs in diesel and revised transport cost assumptions.
Alongside these changes, the government has increased the maximum permitted margins for fuel retailers. From Tuesday, distributors will be allowed to charge up to €0.115 per liter for petrol, diesel, and heating oil, replacing previous caps that were mostly below €0.10 per liter.
According to government estimates, the revised pricing model is expected to raise the retail price of gasoline by around 2 eurocents per liter, while diesel prices are projected to increase by 6 to 7 eurocents per liter. Heating oil is expected to become roughly 4 eurocents per liter more expensive.
The regulation will continue to apply only to fuel sold outside the motorway network, while prices at petrol stations located on highways and expressways will remain fully market-driven.
