Serbian Drivers Face Highest Fuel Prices in Region

Drivers in Serbia will continue to face the highest fuel costs in the Balkan region, according to the latest price announcements. The government has set the price for a liter of eurodiesel at 232 dinars (approximately 1.98 euros) and for euro-premium BMB 95 gasoline at 203 dinars (approximately 1.73 euros) for the upcoming week.

This places Serbia's fuel prices significantly above those in neighboring countries. For instance, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a liter of eurodiesel costs 1.73 euros and gasoline is 1.54 euros. Montenegro's prices are 1.87 euros for eurodiesel and 1.76 euros for gasoline. Kosovo has a maximum price of 1.74 euros for diesel and 1.53 euros for gasoline.

North Macedonia offers the cheapest fuel in the region, with eurodiesel at 1.65 euros and gasoline at 1.51 euros. Croatia's prices are 1.86 euros for eurodiesel and 1.66 euros for gasoline, while Slovenia's are 1.86 euros for eurodiesel and 1.59 euros for gasoline. Hungary's prices stand at 1.88 euros for eurodiesel and 1.74 euros for gasoline.

The disparity in fuel prices is notable, especially when considering average wages. Countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and Hungary, which have considerably higher average salaries than Serbia, still offer lower fuel costs to their citizens. This suggests a significant burden on Serbian consumers, impacting their purchasing power and daily expenses.