Serbia's Energy Minister Promises No Fuel Price Hike Passed to Consumers
Serbian energy minister Dubravka Đedović Handanovic confirmed that the state will not pass increased oil prices onto citizens or businesses, a decision made as global markets face instability. She emphasized this stance in multiple reports across major media outlets on March 19th without specifying alternative funding mechanisms for retailers currently absorbing costs due to rising international crude rates. This policy aims to shield domestic consumers and industry from immediate financial strain despite the broader economic context affecting fuel availability and pricing globally today.
Key Points
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1Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dubravka Đedović Handanovic stated that the state will not pass on increased oil prices to consumers.
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2The government plans for fuel retailers in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Croatia (Vojvodine), Slovenia
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The state will not pass the burden of rising oil prices on to citizens and businesses.
— (Vesti-online)Minister Handanovic confirmed that there is no plan for increasing fuel costs at retail level despite global market trends, emphasizing a policy decision made by her administration in Belgrade. She stated clearly: 'The state will not pass the burden of rising oil prices on to citizens and businesses.'
— (Tanjug.rs)'What are we expecting tomorrow? The fuel price increase is expected,' said Minister Handanovic, but she clarified that this does NOT mean an actual rise in retail gasoline or diesel costs. She emphasized: 'The state will not pass the burden of rising oil prices on to citizens and businesses.'
— (Novosti.rs)'What are we expecting tomorrow? The fuel price increase is expected,' said Minister Handanovic, but she clarified that this does NOT mean an actual rise in retail gasoline or diesel costs. She emphasized: 'The state will not pass the burden of rising oil prices on to citizens and businesses.'
— (Politika.rs)'What are we expecting tomorrow? The fuel price increase is expected,' said Minister Handanovic, but she clarified that this does NOT mean an actual rise in retail gasoline or diesel costs. She emphasized: 'The state will not pass the burden of rising oil prices on to citizens and businesses.'
— (Tanjug.rs)