The Slovenian Government has decided to keep regulated pricing for key petroleum products in place until mid-December, while also approving higher retail margins for fuel distributors. The measure extends the existing price-control framework for 95-octane petrol, diesel, and heating oil by an additional six months. It replaces the previous system that was due to expire on 15 June. Authorities said the approach is intended to preserve market stability and improve cost predictability for consumers.
Price formula and adjustments under the revised rules
Under the updated regulation, fuel prices continue to be set using a formula linked to movements in international oil markets and changes in the euro–dollar exchange rate. The calculation remains weekly, following a mechanism introduced earlier this year to reflect short-term market changes. The government has also adjusted the methodology used to calculate biofuel-related costs in diesel. Transport cost assumptions have been revised as part of the same update.
Higher maximum retail margins from Tuesday
Alongside the pricing methodology changes, Slovenia increased the maximum permitted margins for fuel retailers. From Tuesday, distributors will be allowed to charge up to €0.115 per liter for petrol, diesel, and heating oil. This replaces earlier caps that were mostly below €0.10 per liter. The change applies alongside the continued regulated pricing framework.
Estimated impact on gasoline, diesel and heating oil
The 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 under the updated rules. Heating oil is expected to become roughly 4 eurocents per liter more expensive. These projections are tied to the updated formula and margin limits.
Scope of regulation outside motorway network
The regulation continues to apply only to fuel sold outside the motorway network. Prices at petrol stations located on highways and expressways remain fully market-driven. This means regulated pricing does not extend across those road categories under the new framework.
