Slovenia has introduced temporary limits on fuel purchases at petrol stations following major disruptions in the supply of petroleum products. The measures are intended to stabilize the market as authorities respond to rising demand and growing logistical pressures.
The Government has placed particular focus on Petrol, the country’s largest fuel distributor, urging it to ensure uninterrupted supply. At the same time, the Interior Ministry has been tasked with reviewing whether the company properly reported the situation to law enforcement authorities.
Officials state that supply problems persist within Petrol’s network, while MOL Group has maintained relatively stable distribution. As a result, Petrol has been instructed to urgently develop an operational recovery plan, with a strict deadline to present it to the Energy Minister.
Further measures include calls for a shareholders’ meeting to initiate a special audit of Petrol’s logistics and supply operations since mid-March. Authorities have also launched inspection procedures, while police are assessing whether there are grounds for investigating potential economic offences or risks to public safety.
Petrol has rejected the accusations, arguing that shortages stem from a surge in demand linked to the broader energy crisis and developments in the Middle East. The company says its internal crisis teams are actively working to monitor and adjust supply flows, while also emphasizing that limited government assistance cannot offset unusually high consumption levels.
Amid escalating tensions with the Government, Petrol is calling for systemic solutions, particularly reforms to the fuel pricing framework. The company has also scheduled a Supervisory Board meeting to respond to what it describes as misleading claims and to address the ongoing situation.
