The Government of the Republic of Croatia has adopted a new Ordinance setting maximum retail prices for oil derivatives. This legal act provides for a reduction in the prices of key fuels, aiming to alleviate the burden on consumers and businesses.
According to the new regulations, the price of standard petrol is 1.56 euros. This represents a drop of six cents compared to the previously applicable prices. A similar downward trend is observed in diesel fuel, with the litre now costing 1.71 euros, which is four cents less than before.
A notable reduction has been recorded for blue diesel, intended for farmers. Its price stands at 1.18 euros per litre, a decrease of three cents. This measure is part of a broader package of measures by the government, which aims to regulate the energy market through short-term interventions.
The changes also affect the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The price of LPG in containers is 1.20 euros/kg, a drop of 8 cents. For consumers using LPG in bottles, the price is 1.78 euros/kg, with no direct reduction in cents specified for this particular category compared to the previous period.
The new Ordinance comes into force on the first day following its publication in the Narodne novine (Official Gazette). The new pricing regime is set to remain in effect for the next seven days, after which the need for further interventions or a return to market-based mechanisms will be assessed.
