Fuel Shortages Hit Zagreb Stations Ahead of Price Hikes

Zagreb is experiencing fuel shortages at several petrol stations, forcing some to sell premium diesel at the price of regular. At an INA station in Miramarska Street, regular diesel was unavailable, with a notice stating premium diesel was being sold at the lower price of 1.59 euros per liter due to the shortage. A similar situation was observed at another INA station in Heinzlova Street, where both regular diesel and Eurosuper 95 gasoline were out of stock.

Notices at the affected stations indicate that fuel supplies are being replenished. However, sales have been temporarily limited to a maximum of 300 liters per transaction since July 24. At the Heinzlova station, premium diesel was also being offered at the regular diesel price of 1.59 euros per liter.

These shortages occur just before new fuel prices take effect on Tuesday. The government has implemented new regulations to manage fuel costs. Diesel prices are set to increase by 16 cents per liter, and gasoline by 8 cents. To cushion the impact of these price hikes, the government has reduced excise duties on diesel by 4 cents per liter and on gasoline by 1 cent.

Premiums have also been lowered: by 1 cent per liter for diesel and gasoline, 3.5 cents for blue diesel, and 2 cents per kilogram for liquefied petroleum gas. The maximum retail prices will continue to be calculated based on the average fossil fuel price over the preceding 14-day period, with capped premium amounts.

Starting midnight, the maximum price for gasoline will be 1.62 euros per liter, an increase of 8 cents. Diesel will reach a maximum of 1.75 euros per liter, up by 16 cents. Blue diesel will see a 19-cent increase, reaching 1.21 euros per liter. The maximum price for liquefied petroleum gas in tanks will be 1.28 euros per kilogram, and for bottles, it will be 1.86 euros, both representing a 5-cent increase. These new prices will remain in effect for the next 14 days.