Welcome to Serbia 2024: the land where drivers pay for fuel like it’s gold! Starting June 27, the price of diesel and Euro-premium gasoline at pumps is shooting up to new, astronomical levels. Why? Blame the chaos in the Middle East! American strikes on Iran have pushed tanker transport costs to the highest level since March 2023. The daily cost to operate a supertanker jumped 12%, now around $76 per day. That means every drop of oil reaching Serbia costs more, and guess who’s paying? Yep, the drivers at the pump.
But wait, it’s not just the Middle East’s fault! The Euro has strengthened by 13% since the start of the year, making things even messier. The Serbian government even declared public interest to expropriate land for building a new border crossing with Croatia, showing how crucial borders and transport are for the economy.
Serbian drivers now face fuel prices far from affordable. While raspberry farmers wonder how much harvest they’ll get and what they’ll earn, drivers wonder how they’ll survive these pump prices. Is this the end of cheap fuel in Serbia? Will things get better, or should we all start biking?
If you thought this was the end, think again! A new administrative fee regime kicks in on July 1, adding more weight on citizens’ wallets. And while Serbia wrestles with these issues, the world watches the Middle East and global conflicts that hit us directly.
So next time you fill up, remember — it’s not just your gas station’s fault, but a geopolitical game of giants. And you, dear readers, what do you think? Is it time to switch to electric cars or brace for even bigger shocks at the pump? Drop a comment, share your fuel saga, or just pass this article to friends still thinking fuel is cheap!
