Is there a gasoline crisis coming in Hungary?

The price cap introduced by the Hungarian government, which was first applied in November last year, has been extended from 15 February for another 3 months. Based on this regulation, petrol cannot be sold at a price higher than HUF 480 (EUR 1.35). However, based on the world market price of petrol, a higher price would be charged in Hungary as well. The resulting loss would have to be absorbed by the filling stations, which is causing them more and more difficulties. There is already a petrol station in Eastern Hungary where a car can refuel only 10 liters at a time. Is there a gasoline crisis coming?

Loss on every liter of petrol

Some operators did not want to make a statement in the television report, but based on the inscriptions displayed at the gas stations, it turns out that some lose 8 forints for every liter sold, which is already a serious minus. Another owner gave an interview, saying he is likely to lose one of his two gas stations as he will not be able to pay off his bank loans because of the price cap, says 444.hu.

And at a third gas station, sales have been limited, with only 250 liters of petrol sold in a day, so that the resulting losses can still be managed and the owner can avoid going bankrupt.

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