Skopje, 21 March 2026 (MIA) - The Government keeps close watch on global oil price fluctuations and is announcing a session for Sunday at noon to come out with measures to ease the impact of soaring fuel prices.

"Global oild prices are surging, which is expected to further affect the domestic price of fuels. Although gas stations in the country have by far the lowest fuel prices compared to the region, further increase in diesel and gasoline prices is expected on Monday. Therefore, the Government will hold a session tomorrow at 12:00 to adopt emergency measures to tackle price spikes and mitigate soaring fuel prices," the Government said in a press release on Saturday.

As of March 18, fuel at OKTA, Pucko Petrol, Makpetrol and Lukoil gas stations is available for two denars less than the price set by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). The fuel price reduction comes after an agreement on discounted prices was reached with OKTA, and supply has now started with fuel priced at two denars lower.  

At a news conference alongside OKTA Skopje CEO Dimitrios Pashos on March 13, Minister of Energy, Mining and Mineral Resources, Sanja Bozhinovska said OKTA decided until the end of March to offer a discount of 2.4 denars per kilogram or 2 denars per litre for diesel and fuel for retailers that provide oil from the company.  

Under the latest two ERC decisions over the fuel prices in the country, the price of diesel increased by 21 denars, while that of gasoline by 12 denars per liter. Fuel prices are surging due to the developments in the Middle East.

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