Fuel

Naphtha

19.May 2026. B. B.

IEA warning: Oil stocks are rapidly being depleted - a new jump in fuel prices has been announced

Global oil stocks could fall to a critically low level of 6,8 billion barrels by September if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed at that time, analysts believe. Some, however, fear that this could happen as early as July or August

The impact of the conflict on the price of oil

Excise duties

20.April 2026. NM

Reduced fuel excises cost the state over 30 million euros per month

At the beginning of February of this year, the Government increased excise taxes on fuel, but at the end of March they were reduced, and precisely because of this, the state coffers are lighter by more than 30 million euros every month.

17.April 2026. Jan Walter / DW

How are countries dealing with wild fuel prices?

How governments around the world are responding to wildfires in fuel prices caused by war in the Middle East

We eat fuel

17.April 2026. NM

Orban or Hungarian, fuel in Hungary is still cheaper than in Serbia

The leader of the Tisza party, Peter Magyar, announced that the limited prices for diesel and gasoline established by the outgoing Hungarian government will remain in force, which means that the price of fuel will certainly remain lower than in Serbia.

Closing the Strait of Hormuz

14.April 2026. IN THE

Europe is facing a shortage of kerosene: Airlines are asking for urgent intervention from Brussels

European airlines have warned that airlines across Europe could face a severe shortage of jet fuel, kerosene, in a few weeks. They are asking Brussels for urgent measures to alleviate the consequences of the crisis caused by the tensions around the Strait of Hormuz

National airline of the Republic of Serbia

Aviation industry

12.April 2026. MLJ

Jet fuel can run out in three weeks

European airports could face jet fuel shortages within three weeks if trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz are not fully restored, according to a report in the Financial Times

Fuel

09.April 2026. MLJ

How much fuel has gone up in Serbia since the start of the war in Iran, and how much in other countries

Diesel at pumps in Serbia has risen in price by 17 dinars, and gasoline by 10 dinars per liter in 40 days, i.e. since the beginning of the war in Iran and the great global energy crisis. We compare price increases in Serbia with other European countries

We eat fuel

26.march 2026 B. B.

New economy: How much do gasoline and diesel cost in Serbia and the region?

The government claims that the supply of fuel at small and large pumps is regular and that it has protected the market and citizens from high price increases. Is the picture really that idyllic?

Pump

20.march 2026 MLJ

Diesel price increase: How much is Vučić's, and what is the real price of fuel

While Aleksandar Vučić threatens the citizens with diesel for 250 dinars, experts say that his estimate is exaggerated

Oil crisis

19.march 2026 B. B.

Slovenia: MOL and Shell limited the purchase of fuel

Explaining that this should ensure equal treatment for all customers and prevent shortages, MOL and Shell have limited the sale of fuel in Slovenia.

Oil crisis

13.march 2026 KS

The state mitigates the rise in fuel prices: Excise duties reduced by 20 percent

The Government of Serbia has decided to temporarily reduce the excise duty on gasoline and diesel by 20 percent due to the sharp rise in crude oil prices on the world market, and the measure will be valid until April 15.

Montenegro

09.march 2026 IN THE

Milan Knežević: Montenegro has more drugs in stock than fuel

Milan Knežević reacted to the statement of Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić about the stocks of oil derivatives, pointing out that there are more drugs than fuel in Montenegro.

We eat fuel

07.march 2026 KS

Đedović Handanović: How the state prevented a significant increase in fuel prices

Diesel could have increased in price by 24 dinars, the state allowed an increase of three dinars, says Minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović

Economy

06.march 2026 IN THE

Vučić: The price of fuel increases by up to three dinars, although realistically it should be 20

The price of fuel in Serbia will rise by a maximum of three dinars per liter today, although, according to the authorities' estimates, the real price increase could be between 15 and 20 dinars, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said. He announced that the state will prepare measures in the next seven days to mitigate the consequences of rising energy prices.

War in the Middle East

03.march 2026 MLJ

What will happen to the price of fuel in Serbia?

The consequences of the conflict in the Middle East could be felt in the reservoirs of the citizens of Serbia. While the prices of crude oil and gas are jumping around the world, will more expensive fuel reach the pumps? Serbia is already at the very top in the region in terms of fuel prices

Donald Trump with outstretched hand and finger in Davos at the World Economic Forum, portrait

SAD

14.February 2026. B. B.

Trump decided that greenhouse gases are not harmful, canceled almost all the rules

The 2009 Obama administration's so-called "endangerment decision" scientifically determined that various greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health

We eat fuel

10.December 2025 KS

Closing of gas stations: Residents of border areas do not panic

While waiting to see if NIS pumps will continue to work in 51 places, residents of the border towns are not worried about it - anyway, they buy much cheaper fuel across the border

NIS

03.December 2025 MLJ

Cessation of the Refinery: How much will fuel be more expensive?

With the cessation of operations of the Pančevo Refinery, Serbia is forced to import fuel, which will certainly increase in price as a result. The only question is to establish market prices in retail, or the state will give up its profit for political reasons

Due to the introduction of restrictive measures by the United States of America, which came into force on October 9, the work of the Serbian Oil Industry has been hampered.

Inflation

30.November 2025 B. B.

If we only import and consume reserves, fuel prices and inflation will rise

"Petrochemistry will stop when it runs out of primary gasoline stocks, which is probably soon. All other branches of the economy and citizens will have problems if we have to rely entirely on imports and the consumption of reserves, because the price of fuel will rise, and thus inflation," warned energy security expert Petar Stanojević

Energy Industry

15.November 2025 Uroš Mitrović

Bulgaria placed Lukoil under state management

Although Bulgaria did not formally nationalize Lukoil, it established state control over operations through a special administrator. Parliament voted this decision after stormy discussions and it cannot be challenged in court

New issue of Vremena

15.October 2025 NS

There will be oil during the winter, and after that, who knows

The authorities of Aleksandar Vučić have not done anything on energy security for years, so they have wasted these ten months, as the sanctions against NIS were delayed, Vasko Kelić from the Center for Economic Research told Vreme. Now there are only bad options on the table

The oil industry of Serbia

09.October 2025 MLJ

Kapor on NIS: Fuel could increase in price by up to 30 percent in three months

The price of gasoline at the pumps could increase by up to 30 percent in three to four months, if Serbia does not find a solution to the NIS sanctions, an energy analyst claims for "Vreme".

Energy Industry

26.September 2025 B. B.

In the case of NIS sanctions, there will be no shortage of fuel - as long as supplies last

"For the first month, two or three, there are state reserves, so there will not be an immediate shortage of fuel in the supply chain. However, if this continues, there will be a shortage that can raise the price of fuel," says energy expert Željko Marković

Crude oil price

16.June 2025 KS

Rising fuel prices: Should we fill our tanks on time?

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has shaken the world oil market. Will fuel prices skyrocket?

Energy Industry

14.April 2025. B. B.

New economy: The price of oil fell by 25 percent, and the price of fuel in Serbia by seven

The government brought new prices that are valid this week, so a liter of Euro diesel is 192 dinars, and a liter of BMB Europremium gasoline will be 179 dinars.

The oil industry of Serbia

09.April 2025. Ma. J.

American sanctions: OMV and Eko stopped buying fuel from NIS

The Serbian oil company NIS is struggling to get oil from traders abroad. In Serbia, its former clients are looking for alternative fuel suppliers because US sanctions pending activation have already affected business, sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

US sanctions

21.February 2025. B. B.

Sanctions against NIS: Will fuel be paid only in cash?

"If he doesn't find a bank that wants to do business with him, closing the account means that NIS would stop working," economist Goran Radosavljević told Vreme.