The government will limit the maximum margin of fuel sellers to ten cents per liter from October. The measure was announced by Prime Minister Robert Fico after a cabinet meeting. Its aim is to respond to high fuel prices. teraz.sk ↗
The cabinet also approved a temporary reduction of train fares. From October 1, second-class ticket prices are to be reduced by half for 30 days. The measure is to apply to rail transport, and the government is considering extending it to bus transport and public transport as well. nitrak.sk ↗
For buses and public transport, however, an agreement with local governments will be needed. The government therefore does not yet have certainty that the discounts can be introduced in all regions simultaneously. Standard.sk ↗
After the cabinet meeting, Robert Fico stated that the government will not additionally tax the company Slovnaft. The available information does not reveal details of exactly how the decision will be reflected in prices at individual filling stations. novinky.cz ↗
The new margin rules are to take effect from October. Their practical impact will depend on the development of oil and fuel prices, as well as on how selling prices will be monitored. For the public transport discounts, cooperation between the state and local governments will also be decisive.
Government to limit fuel sale margins from October
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Robert Fico
Premiér Slovenskej republiky
17.09.2026
„Dúfam, že zajtra v noci, keď sa budem vracať z Ukrajiny, nebudem taký skeptický, ako som skeptický teraz."
Fico na otvorení akademického roka v Prešove deň pred cestou na Ukrajinu.
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Robert Fico
Premiér Slovenskej republiky
17.09.2026
„Držme si palce, aby to bolo len lepšie a aby tí veľkí chlapci, ako ich volám ja, v politike dostali rozum, pretože niekedy mám pocit, že už strácajú prehľad a kontrolu nad tým, čo sa momentálne vo svete deje."
Fico na otvorení akademického roka v Prešove deň pred cestou na Ukrajinu.
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Robert Fico
Premiér Slovenska
21.06.2026
„Sorry, Evropská unie"
Ospravedlnenie po zrážke s tabuľou v Bruseli
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Robert Fico
Premiér Slovenska
21.06.2026
„mimoriadne dôležité"
Hodnotenie krátkych rokovaní lídrov V4 v Bruseli
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Robert Fico
Premiér Slovenska
14.06.2026
„Prečo Bruselu tak veľmi prekáža náš odlišný postoj a názor?"
Vyjadrenie po stretnutí s Robertou Metsolovou
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Robert Fico
Predseda vlády Slovenskej republiky
10.05.2026
„Odmieta novú železnú oponu medzi Európskou úniou a Ruskom"
Postoj po rokovaní v Moskve s Putinom
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Sources (3)
Fico chystá strop na marže benzinek i levnější jízdenky. EU obviňuje z cynismu, Slovnaft extra nezdaní
novinky.cz
| 12:31 23.09.
Marža pri palivách bude od októbra limitovaná na 10 centov na liter
teraz.sk
| 11:07 23.09.
Vláda reaguje na drahé palivá. Zlacní vlaky, chce aj autobusy a MHD
Standard.sk
| 10:28 23.09.
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