Bratislava, Slovakia. Slovakia’s government on Wednesday approved a resolution allowing service stations to set higher diesel prices for cars with foreign plates as it seeks to curb “fuel tourism” amid a global surge in energy prices due to the Iran war.
Government resolution targets cross-border demand
Prime Minister Robert Fico, who proposed the measure on Tuesday, said drivers were filling up their tanks and other containers, causing some service stations to run out of fuel.
Sales limits and pricing flexibility
Under the resolution, which did not specify the upper price limit, fuel pumps will also be allowed to limit diesel sales to a full tank and up to 10 additional litres.
Refiner cites pressure in border districts
Refiner Slovnaft said earlier this week that in some northern districts bordering Poland, lower diesel prices on the Slovak side had led to a sharp rise in purchases.
Regional responses to fuel price pressures
Hungary already capped fuel prices this month, while Poland’s main refiner Orlen PKN.WA has cut its margins to tame the impact on consumers.
How do you expect the new pricing and sales limits to affect cross-border travel and refuelling in Slovakia?
