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Slovenia caps fuel at 30 liters to curb "gas tourism"
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To combat the influx of tourists filling up large amounts of gas for transport back home, Slovenian operators MOL and Shell have implemented a strict limit allowing drivers no more than three gallons (approximately 30 liters) per transaction at pumps across Slovenia starting today. This measure follows similar actions by Czechia's state-owned Puma pump network to prevent "benzinski turizam," while Slovakia has announced it will soon impose higher fuel prices specifically for foreign visitors who are suspected of tanking up in the region before returning home without driving locally.
Key Points
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1Slovenia has introduced a limit of maximum 30 liters per transaction at fuel stations to combat 'fuel tourism'.
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2Major operators MOL and Shell in Slovenia have implemented these restrictions on gasoline pumping.
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3The Slovak Republic is expected to announce higher prices for foreign visitors as part of similar measures against cross-border refueling abuse.
Developments
[Mar 18, 20:56]
Plusinfo.mk reports that Slovenia has set a maximum limit of 30 liters for fuel pumping and Slovakia is expected to announce higher prices for foreigners.
[Mar 18, 20:49]
Republika mk reiterates the restrictions on refueling in Slovenia alongside Slovak plans for increased foreigner pricing. (Note: Date discrepancy between headlines and article text)