The impact of price regulation on Petrol's operations in 2025

On 13 June 2025, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia adopted a new decree on setting prices of petroleum products, which has put additional burdens on Petrol d.d., Ljubljana that were not anticipated at the time the Petrol Group’s business plan for 2025 was prepared. The sales margin on petroleum products has remained the lowest in Europe and, in addition, fuel prices are now also limited at motorway service stations.

The new regulatory changes in Slovenia will have a negative effect on the Petrol Group’s planned operating profit for 2025 in the amount of up to EUR 30 million as compared to the planning assumptions for 2025. 

In this challenging period, we will be forced to adjust our business activities by taking additional measures in order to mitigate the negative effects of price regulation, all the while ensuring that the Petrol Group maintains its financial stability, adequate liquidity and capital strength. 

According to the Supervisory Board, which is aware of the severity of the situation surrounding the state regulation, the Management Board of the company has so far navigated the company’s operations and managed the key risks responsibly and professionally. With its comprehensive range of energy products and services and efficient adaptation to the difficult business conditions, the Petrol Group has mitigated the consequences of the challenges arising from the regulatory environment in Slovenia to the maximum possible extent. In doing that, it has, and will continue to, strive for a constructive dialogue with decision-makers to find adequate solutions.