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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, speaking during today’s parliamentary question session in response to a query regarding challenges posed by the energy crisis, pointed out that fuel prices in the country are the lowest in the region precisely because the Government introduced measures and intervened. Regarding electricity prices, he noted that the opposition’s attempts at manipulation would soon be debunked, as the price has not increased under the current Government—whereas, under the previous administration, electricity prices rose by 35 percent.
Regarding challenges in the energy sector, energy prices, and a comparison with other countries in the region, an assessment and analysis conducted today yield the following figures. “In our country, a liter of diesel fuel costs 99 denars. Next in the region is Croatia at 116 denars—roughly 17% higher—followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina at 119 denars (about 20% higher), and Slovenia at the same price. Next is Montenegro at 122 denars (approximately 23% higher), then Serbia at 124 denars (about 25% higher), followed by Greece at 129 denars (30% higher). Finally, the most expensive in the region is Albania at 145 denars per liter—roughly 46% more than the cost of a liter of diesel here. As for 95-octane unleaded gasoline, the price here is 91 denars. Next is Croatia at 104 denars (14% higher), followed by Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, both at 106 denars (16% higher). Then comes Serbia at 109 denars (20% higher), Montenegro at 113 denars (24% higher), and Albania at 117 denars (29% higher). Finally, the most expensive is Greece at 131 denars—making a liter of 95-octane unleaded gasoline 44% more expensive there than it is here,” explained Prime Minister Mickoski. Regarding the topic raised by some—concerning how much fuel can be purchased with a salary in Germany versus in Macedonia—Prime Minister Mickoski states that the fundamental question is whether, prior to the onset of the crisis, one could purchase more or less fuel with an average salary in Macedonia compared to Germany; as he clarified, the difference is twofold.