Fuel purchase limits imposed at MOL and Shell fuel stations in Hungary’s neighbour

MOL and Shell have temporarily restricted the amount of fuel that can be purchased at their petrol stations in Slovenia due to surging demand, the companies announced on Wednesday.

According to MOL, private individuals are limited to 30 litres, while legal entities and lorries may purchase up to 200 litres.

The firm attributed the decision to an extraordinary surge in demand over the past two weeks, exacerbated by stockpiling purchases and cross-border fuel tourism. The measure, they said, is intended to safeguard supply security and avert shortages.

MOL described the restriction as precautionary, aimed at preventing a repeat of the logistical disruption on 9 March, when heightened demand left stations unable to meet requirements.

Shell has introduced its own limits, capping single purchases at retail stations at 100 litres, while no such restrictions currently apply at pumps reserved for lorries.