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"Record consumption" - Macedonian Prime Minister: Our neighbors from Albania come and are supplied with oil from us, we have low prices

2026-04-24 20:48:53Biznes SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Albanians are flocking to North Macedonia to buy cheaper fuel. The news was also confirmed by Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, who stated that fuel consumption has reached a record of over 2 million liters per day due to purchases at the border.

"The reason for this is that some citizens from neighboring countries come to Macedonia to refuel, especially in border areas.

"The greatest pressure is on the northern, southern and western borders, as oil and gasoline prices in the country are lower compared to some of the neighboring countries," Mickoski said.

Official data from the government of North Macedonia shows that daily oil consumption has increased by over 40 percent compared to before the crisis, precisely due to massive purchases by Albanians and Greeks, two countries that have much higher oil prices than North Macedonia.

"The price of 95-octane gasoline in the country varies between 1.27 and 1.31 euros per liter, while in Greece and Albania this price is over two euros," Mickoski added.

Estimates from the North Macedonian statistical office show that Albanians and Greeks are buying an average of 200-300 thousand liters of fuel per day in North Macedonia. Asked if the government will intervene to limit this phenomenon, Mickoski said there is no reason.

"The oil supply situation is more than stable and there is no signal of possible shortages," said Mickovski.

The government of North Macedonia has been one of the most aggressive with measures to contain the increase in oil prices for citizens.

This has caused the fuel price differential between Albania and North Macedonia to increase to record levels.

Currently in the North Atlantic, the price of a liter of oil fluctuates at 1.3 euros, while in Albania it is over 2.1 euros, bringing the difference to 80 euro cents per liter, or 80 lek per liter.


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