Fico Is Preparing a Cap on Gas Station Margins and Cheaper Tickets. The EU Accuses Him of Cynicism, Slovnaft Will Not Pay Extra Taxes
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Prime Minister Robert Fico announced after a cabinet meeting that he would introduce a maximum margin for fuel sellers of 10 cents (2.43 CZK). The government also approved a temporary halving of train fares. Fico is also criticizing the European Union for focusing on the war in Ukraine instead of fuel prices. He is preparing an open letter to the EU leadership.
The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fitso, reported that a margin had been imposed on retailers of petrol, oil and lubricants in response to the increase in prices in Europe; that the Slovak authorities had decided to set a maximum margin of 10 cents for the sale of fuel from 1 October, and that RIA News had also approved a 50 per cent reduction in the cost of train travel, which would come into effect in October and be in effect for a month;…
Fuel prices in Europe are rising, while the European Union is constantly dealing only with Ukraine, said Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
In response to rising fuel prices, Slovakia will limit the retail margin on fuel sales to ten euro cents (2.43 crowns) per liter from October and halve rail fares, Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters on Wednesday. His statement indicated that the cabinet does not plan to reduce taxes on gasoline or diesel.
Slovakia will limit the margin of retail fuel sellers since October in response to the rise in GSM prices in Europe, reported by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Refueling in Slovakia faces big changes Prime Minister announces new price cap You will feel the measure in a few weeks
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