economy

April 3, 2026

VUČIĆ CALMS CITIZENS AMID MARKET CHAOS! State curbs price shock, takes on burden, and prepares reserves

The state keeps prices under control

VUČIĆ CALMS CITIZENS AMID MARKET CHAOS! State curbs price shock, takes on burden, and prepares reserves

TL;DR

  • State intervention is keeping fuel prices significantly lower than market realities.
  • Diesel and gasoline prices will increase by only one dinar per liter due to state intervention.
  • The state will absorb a larger part of the cost, aiming to protect citizens' living standards.
  • Serbia aims to have the lowest fuel prices in the region in the coming days.
  • Inflation was kept below 3% in March, preventing a chain reaction of price increases.
  • The state is securing reserves and supply stability for essential goods and energy.
  • Financial buffers and responsible policies from previous years enable current state interventions.
  • Long-term maintenance of minimal price increases may require deeper budget allocation.