The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) has introduced stricter fuel quality regulations through recent amendments to the Law on Petroleum Products. This move aims to provide citizens with higher-quality fuels, improved regulatory oversight, and the authorization of fuel additives. Additionally, mandatory monitoring of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been established to protect public health, the environment, and vehicles, while aligning local standards with those of the European Union.
The legislative process was completed after the House of Peoples approved the law, following earlier endorsement by the House of Representatives. This formal adoption modernizes and strengthens fuel regulations within the Federation.
According to Vedran Lakić, the Federal Minister of Energy, Mining, and Industry, the updated legal framework equips authorities with better tools to monitor fuel quality more effectively. The previous outdated standards have been removed, allowing for the creation of a new rulebook fully compliant with European norms. The amendments also permit the use of fuel additives, which were previously banned, and introduce stricter controls on LPG. Furthermore, the penalty provisions have been revised to align with the updated regulations.
Minister Lakić stressed that the Federation can no longer be a market for substandard fuels. The new law establishes a foundation for systematic monitoring, health and environmental protection, and fulfillment of the country’s international commitments.
