Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
6 hours ago
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- Slovenia is the first EU country to implement fuel rationing due to disruptions from US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Gulf retaliation.
- Private motorists in Slovenia are limited to 50 litres of fuel per day, while businesses and farmers get 200 litres.
- Fuel tourism is occurring as drivers from neighboring countries, like Austria, take advantage of Slovenia's lower fuel prices.
- Slovenia's Prime Minister assures there is no fuel shortage, with warehouses full and petrol stations enforcing purchase limits.
- Austrian drivers face higher fuel prices (€1.80 for petrol, €2.00 for diesel) compared to Slovenia's capped prices (€1.47 and €1.53).
- Some Slovenians see fuel tourists as a nuisance, causing queues, while others appreciate their spending in local businesses.
- Austrian politician Herbert Kickl criticizes the situation, using fuel tourism as political propaganda.