The Kosovo Oil Dealers Association has formally challenged the recent governmental decision concerning the price control mechanisms applied to oil products. The association contends that this policy decision is detrimental to the operational health of local businesses, arguing that it obstructs free market competition and fails to provide tangible benefits to consumers. In a statement addressing the matter, the association cited specific legal inconsistencies.
They asserted that the current decision does not satisfy the criteria outlined in Article 15 of Law No. 08/L-018 governing the trade of oil products and refined fuels. Furthermore, the association pointed out a conflict with Administrative Directive (QRK) No.
03/2022, which reportedly limits the implementation period for such price controls to a maximum of ninety days. Beyond the regulatory concerns, the association raised issues regarding the financial burden on the state. They noted that state budget payments related to oil have increased, mirroring the upward trend observed in international oil market prices.
The group highlighted the sustained impact on consumers, noting persistent cost concerns since March 3, 2026. Overall, the oil dealers association has called for the immediate annulment of the price control decision. Their stance emphasizes that the current regulatory framework is economically damaging and deviates from established legal parameters governing the retail price of oil products within Kosovo.
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