Slovakia Scraps Dual Fuel Pricing System After European Commission Criticism

Slovakia's government announced it will eliminate its dual pricing system for diesel fuel starting Friday, following criticism from the European Commission. The pricing mechanism, which had created different rates for fuel depending on the buyer, was among several restrictions the government decided to lift. The European Commission had previously raised concerns about the dual pricing system, viewing it as potentially distortive to the single market. The removal of these fuel pricing restrictions represents a significant policy reversal by the Slovak government in response to EU pressure.