The European Commission announces a decision on Slovenian excise duties in the near futureThe European Commission has announced that it will soon send a proposal regarding Slovenia's request to temporarily lower fuel prices for 95-octane gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil below the threshold set by the European directive to the EU Council. The announcement was made by STA, the Slovenian news agency, citing information from the European Commission.
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Oil derivatives with lower day-ahead pricesThe prices of regulated fuel products at gas stations outside highways in Slovenia will decrease starting tonight. The price reduction for 95-octane gasoline, which is currently at a record high, will be less pronounced, with a drop of 1.6 cents per liter to 1.744 euros. Diesel prices will fall by 4.6 cents per liter to 1.883 euros, while heating oil will also decrease by 1.506 euros per liter. The government did not lower taxes this time but adjusted the methodology used in the reference price, which no longer accounts for bio-components in the purchase price. Additionally, until December 15th, there is a temporary exemption from paying environmental fees related to carbon dioxide emissions and contributions to improve energy efficiency. Without this exemption, the cost of 95-octane gasoline would have been reduced by approximately 1.943 euros per liter, diesel by around 2.185 euros per liter, and heating oil by about 1.721 euros per liter. The government has also asked the European Commission for permission to temporarily reduce fuel taxes below the minimum level allowed by EU legislation if needed, though a decision from Brussels on this request has not yet been made. These fuel
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