# New Regulation on Fuel Excise Duties and Prices: Diesel Cheaper Until July 27
On July 13, 2026, the Croatian government adopted two key regulations that directly affect fuel prices at gas stations across the country. Published in the Official Gazette (Narodne novine) No. 75/2026, here is what they mean for your wallet.
## 🛢️ Lower Excise Duty on Diesel
The most important news — **the excise duty on diesel fuel has been reduced to 370.00 EUR per 1000 liters**. This measure is valid **until July 27, 2026**, after which a new regulation is expected.
The Regulation on excise duties on energy products is amended approximately every two weeks, depending on global market prices and the USD exchange rate. This is the 20th amendment to this regulation in 2026 alone, reflecting the dynamics with which the government responds to market changes.
## ⛽ How Are Fuel Prices Calculated?
Fuel prices in Croatia remain under strict state control. The formula for calculating the maximum retail price includes:
– **Base price of fossil fuel** — according to the CIF Mediterranean market price (Platt’s European Marketscan)
– **Bio-component surcharge** — biodiesel and bioethanol, with fixed transport costs of 0.0618 EUR/l for biodiesel and 0.0549 EUR/l for bioethanol
– **Energy entity premium** — maximum 0.1735 EUR/l for gasoline and 0.1445 EUR/l for diesel at regular gas stations
– **Excise duty** — just reduced to 370 EUR/1000l
– **VAT** — 25%
## 💡 What Does This Mean for You?
The reduction of the excise duty on diesel means **slightly lower prices at the pump** for the next two weeks, specifically until July 27, 2026. Although the excise reduction itself is modest (370 EUR/1000l), combined with favorable developments in the global oil market, drivers should feel a slight relief.
However, don’t expect a drastic drop — fuel prices still depend on global market trends, the USD exchange rate, and geopolitical factors, over which the Croatian government has limited influence.
## 📅 What’s Next?
The new excise regulation is valid until July 27, after which a new government decision will follow. The regulation on maximum retail prices of petroleum derivatives is also adopted regularly, so follow the Official Gazette — or simply Prafin — for the latest information.
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**Sources:**
– Official Gazette (Narodne novine) No. 75/2026 (July 13, 2026)
– Regulation on Maximum Retail Prices of Petroleum Derivatives
– Regulation Amending the Regulation on Excise Duties on Energy Products and Electricity