Slovenia plans to gradually release part of its strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize supply at petrol stations amid rising demand and regional market pressures. The measure is aimed at supporting distribution networks rather than addressing an actual fuel shortage.
Environment, Climate and Energy Minister Bojan Kumer stated that the government sees no immediate threat to the country’s energy security. A recent meeting of the national crisis coordination group confirmed that fuel and energy supplies remain stable in the short term, although authorities are closely monitoring global energy market developments, given potential impacts from international tensions.
Demand for fuel has surged in recent days, especially at border-area petrol stations, partly due to drivers from neighboring countries taking advantage of lower fuel prices in Slovenia. The main challenge is not availability but the logistics of distributing fuel efficiently across stations serving both domestic and foreign motorists.
To ease pressures, the government will release additional quantities from its mandatory reserves, reinforcing the supply chain and preventing temporary shortages at individual stations while maintaining overall market stability.
Minister Kumer confirmed ongoing coordination with fuel distributors and other government bodies, including the Ministry of Economy, fuel traders, and the national agency for strategic reserves. Authorities plan to finalize a set of short- and medium-term measures in the coming days to ensure stable fuel distribution across the country amid evolving regional market conditions.
