Slovenia has become the first EU member state to implement fuel rationing due to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran and its retaliation on their allies in the Gulf - most major players in world energy markets.
Many countries have been experiencing steep hikes in fuel prices and in Slovenia, this has resulted in so-called "fuel tourism", as drivers from neighbouring countries, particularly Austria, take advantage of the lower, regulated prices here.
Under the new measures, private motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day. Businesses and farmers have a more generous allowance of 200 litres.
Some fuel retailers had already imposed measures of their own. Hungary's MOL, which operates petrol stations across the region, had already imposed a 30-litre limit.
"Let me reassure you that there is enough fuel in Slovenia, the warehouses are full and there will be no fuel shortages," said Prime Minister Robert Golob at the weekend.
Under his government's new measures, the restrictions are to be policed by the petrol stations themselves, with employees required to make sure that customers do not stock up on more than the allowed amount of fuel. The government is also encouraging fuel retailers to introduce stricter limits for foreign drivers.
Photo above shows a Petrol site, the largest fuel retailer in Slovenia. Full story Slovenia becomes first EU state to introduce fuel rationing - BBC News
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