Fuel Prices in Croatia Skyrocket Overnight – And We’re the Ones Paying the Price!
Welcome to the world where fuel prices bounce like a trampoline, and our wallets get emptied. As of midnight on July 1st, fuel prices in Croatia jumped by 3 to 8 cents per liter. Yes, you read that right – in just one day! Gasoline now costs €1.45 per liter, diesel €1.38, and blue diesel for farmers and fishermen increased by 7 cents to €0.77 per liter. Gas in cylinders and tanks also rose by 6 cents, making the price €1.69 per kilogram.
Why the price hike?
This isn’t just a local Croatian problem – global circumstances are dictating prices. Rising crude oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical tensions are pushing fuel prices up across Europe. But let’s be honest – while prices soar, wages and living standards don’t keep up. For example, in Montenegro, the average net salary in May rose by just one euro, but the real purchasing power slightly dropped due to rising prices. So, we pay more and get less.
Who’s to blame?
Of course, it’s easy to blame governments and big companies. But there are international factors too. The European Union just extended sanctions against Russia for another six months, further complicating the energy sector. Also, ongoing trade talks between the EU and the US about tariffs could introduce universal 10% tariffs on many products, potentially pushing prices even higher.
What’s next?
The new fuel prices will apply for the next two weeks, but will the situation stabilize? With the war in Ukraine still ongoing and economic turbulence, it’s hard to expect prices to fall. The International Monetary Fund warns of significant risks in the baseline scenario.
How does this affect us?
More expensive fuel means more expensive transport, food, and everything else. Farmers and fishermen, already working under tough conditions, now pay more for blue diesel, which will reflect in food prices. Citizens with average wages feel their money disappearing faster on basic necessities.
Is this the end?
Of course not. While the world battles inflation and an energy crisis, we’re left wondering – how much more can we take? Will someone finally stop this whirlwind of price hikes, or will we just watch our money vanish?
Conclusion
The fuel price hike in Croatia is not just a local issue – it’s part of a global crisis affecting us all. As prices rise, our wallets empty. What about you? How are you coping with these prices? Maybe it’s time to all start biking or prepare for even more expensive summer vacations? Drop a comment, maybe together we’ll figure out how to survive this fuel madness!
Source: B92, July 1st.
