economy
March 24, 2026
WHEN THE STATE IS SERIOUS, IT IS NORMAL FOR THE PEOPLE TO PANIC: Croats in lines with cans, Slovenians introduced odd-even! Chaos due to both price and shortage!
The price increase of fuel in Croatia, along with the shortage that has hit Slovenia as well as this neighboring country, has caused a wave of panic in the neighborhood, so the queues at gas stations are getting longer and people are waiting in lines with cans.
TL;DR
- Croatia and Slovenia are facing fuel shortages and price hikes, leading to panic and long queues at gas stations.
- In Croatia, a man in Virovitica filled over 400 liters of diesel into canisters, questioning why there wasn't more.
- Slovenia is also experiencing shortages, with reports of people waiting in lines with cans.
- Serbia has no panic or queues for fuel, with government regulations keeping prices in check and sufficient domestic reserves.
- Denmark fears a repeat of 1972's fuel crisis, with prices potentially reaching €2.30 per liter, and has reserves for 80 days.
- Norway has recorded record-high diesel prices at €2.65 per liter, leading to public complaints about government inaction.
- Sweden announced a fuel tax reduction effective May 1st, while Finland's gasoline prices have exceeded €2 per liter.
- In Split, Croatia, a person was seen filling multiple large canisters from a van.
- Global oil prices have risen, with Brent crude above $100 per barrel.
- Citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina are paying up to 20 euro cents more for fuel than in Croatia.