Slovenia has introduced a strict daily fuel limit of 50 liters for private drivers as part of emergency measures following the disruption of oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
The restriction, which took effect on Sunday, March 22, 2026, applies to all private individuals purchasing gasoline or diesel. For businesses and prioritized users such as farmers, the daily limit is set at 200 liters.
Prime Minister Robert Golob announced the rationing as a necessary response to growing pressure on fuel supplies, though he emphasized that national reserves remain adequate and the move is aimed at preventing panic buying and logistical strain rather than addressing actual shortages.
The decision comes amid a sharp rise in global oil prices, with Brent crude increasing from $73 to $112 per barrel in under four weeks — a jump of more than 50 percent — after Iran halted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil normally flows.
Slovenia’s action has sparked broader debate across Europe about how countries should respond to energy supply shocks, particularly as similar concerns grow in other nations dependent on imported fossil fuels.
