Slovenian authorities have decided not to release petroleum products from the country’s strategic reserves for the time being, concluding that existing supplies are sufficient to meet current demand. The decision followed a meeting between government representatives and major fuel distributors Petrol and MOL.
The discussion included the Ministers responsible for energy and the economy, along with representatives from the largest fuel suppliers. After reviewing recent market data, participants concluded that emergency reserves are not needed, at least until the end of March.
Officials stressed that occasional fuel shortages at some petrol stations were not caused by a lack of fuel in national storage. Instead, disruptions were largely linked to higher consumption and logistical challenges in delivering fuel to specific locations.
Demand has been especially strong at stations near borders, highways, and major transit routes. Lower fuel prices in Slovenia compared with neighboring countries have attracted foreign drivers, creating temporary pressure on certain sales points. Petrol confirmed that its storage facilities continue to receive regular deliveries, and that supply remains structurally sound. Shortages at some stations were due to consumption spikes, not interruptions in the supply chain.
The Government had previously considered coordinating a reserve release with fuel deliveries arriving at the port of Koper, but current forecasts indicate tanker shipments will arrive without disruption. Authorities also chose not to restrict fuel purchases by foreign motorists, judging the situation as manageable.
Finance Minister Klemen Bostjancic noted that the Government is closely monitoring developments and maintains regular contact with fuel distributors. Both the state and energy companies have tools available to respond should market conditions change.
