The Slovenian Government will keep regulated pricing for key petroleum products in place until mid-December, while also approving higher retail margins for fuel distributors. The decision covers the existing price-control framework for 95-octane petrol, diesel, and heating oil. The measure replaces the previous system that was due to end on 15 June.
The new regulation extends the controls for an additional six months, according to authorities. They said the step is intended to support market stability and provide consumers with greater predictability on fuel costs. The government’s updated approach continues to focus on specific fuel categories rather than a full market-wide price setting.
Weekly formula links fuel prices to oil markets and the euro-dollar rate
Under the updated rules, fuel prices are set using a formula that tracks changes in international oil markets. The calculation also incorporates movements in the euro–dollar exchange rate. Pricing will continue to be determined on a weekly basis, following a mechanism introduced earlier this year.
Alongside the weekly calculation, the government has adjusted how biofuel-related costs are determined for diesel. It has also revised transport cost assumptions used in the pricing methodology. These changes apply within the regulated price framework for the covered products.
Higher distributor margins from Tuesday
The government has increased maximum permitted margins for fuel retailers as part of the revised regime. From Tuesday, distributors will be allowed to charge up to €0.115 per liter for petrol, diesel, and heating oil. This replaces prior caps that were mostly below €0.10 per liter.
Government estimates indicate that the revised pricing model would lift retail gasoline prices by around 2 eurocents per liter. Diesel prices are projected to rise by 6 to 7 eurocents per liter, while heating oil is expected to increase by roughly 4 eurocents per liter. These projections relate to the impact of both the formula adjustments and margin changes.
Motorway network remains fully market-driven
The regulation continues to apply only to fuel sold outside the motorway network. Prices at petrol stations located on highways and expressways will remain fully market-driven under the updated rules. This means regulated pricing does not extend to those road segments.
