economy
March 19, 2026
Vučić with representatives of relevant institutions on the fuel market situation after a new jump in oil prices
President Aleksandar Vučić met with representatives of relevant ministries and institutions regarding the situation on the fuel market and the state of reserves.

TL;DR
- President Aleksandar Vučić held a meeting with representatives from relevant ministries and institutions.
- The meeting focused on the situation in the fuel market and the state of reserves.
- Global oil prices have seen a dramatic increase due to the conflict in the Middle East.
- Crude oil prices reached $112 per barrel, a rise of over five percent.
- The price hike is linked to reports of an air strike on the South Pars gas field.