Skopje, 15 April 2026 (MIA) - The situation with the oil derivatives is stable and unchanged, with not a liter from the oil reserves spent, said Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski on Wednesday, adding that fuel prices would remain as they are or go down considering oil stock prices.

Regarding the pipeline for transport of oil derivatives, PM Mickoski said the oil is flowing regularly.

"The situation is stable and unchanged. There are days with over two million liters of diesel and unleaded fuel delivered to our citizens and the neighboring countries. Fact number two: fuel prices are definitely the lowest in the region. Fact number three: we are the only ones to lower diesel and gasoline prices during this regulated week. Fact number four: we are more stable than ever before. Fact number five: we are no longer begging for mercy. This is how the Government will continue to operate - stability in the citizens' interest," Mickoski told reporters.

On the extension of the measure to cut the VAT for oil derivatives after its expiry on April 20, the PM said prices of fuels will either stay the same or drop next week.

"I have been following the stocks, and this morning, the prices of the WTI and Brand were around US$ 90-91 per barrel. I expect prices to go down on Monday. The Government decided yesterday that the state of crisis will be extended for a certain period and we will hold another session at which we will extend the measure of VAT reduction from 18 to 10 percent. The excise tax discounts will depend on the stock prices, in accordance with the specific law," said Mickoski.

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