Summary
Slovenia is the first European Union country to introduce limits on how much fuel people can buy each day. This decision comes in response to supply issues caused by recent conflicts affecting the global energy market. Slovenian drivers face restrictions while foreign drivers looking for cheaper fuel create additional challenges.
Key Facts
- Slovenia implemented fuel rationing due to global energy market disruptions from US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
- Individual drivers in Slovenia can buy up to 50 liters of fuel per day.
- Businesses and farmers in Slovenia can purchase up to 200 liters of fuel per day.
- Petrol stations in Slovenia are responsible for enforcing these limits.
- Austria and other neighboring countries have higher fuel prices compared to Slovenia.
- Some foreign drivers cross into Slovenia to take advantage of lower fuel prices.
- Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob assured that there is enough fuel in the country.
