The high prices of derivatives in Kosovo may bring a new intervention by the Government, as the Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship, Trade and Innovation, Mimoza Kusari-Lila, has warned of the return of the ceiling price if the reduction of prices in the international markets is not reflected in the gas stations in the country.
During the session of the Assembly of Kosovo on November 5, the minister spoke about the increase in the price of oil, explaining that the recorded prices of around 1.89 to 1.90 euros per liter are related to developments in the world market.
According to her, Kosovo is particularly sensitive to changes in international prices, due to its high dependence on the import of derivatives.
However, Kusari-Lila has announced that during the last two days a trend of falling prices has been observed in the international markets, which, according to her, should be reflected in the Kosovar market as well.
“The reason for the price of 1.90 or 1.89, which is evident today, has to do with the increase in the price in the world market. However, positive in these last two days is the beginning of the decline and from tomorrow, if there is no decline or reflection in the price in the market in Kosovo, then we restore the ceiling price, which we already have the legal basis to do it”, stated Kusari-Lila.
Its statement means that the responsible institutions can again set limits on the maximum selling price of derivatives, if they assess that economic operators are not adjusting prices to the movements of the international market.
The warning was made in response to a question from the deputy of the Alliance for the Future of Kosovo, Albana Bytyqi, who raised concerns about the increase in fuel prices and the impact this development may have on the prices of other products.
The Minister explained that the Government had previously implemented the price ceiling measure, which was in effect from March to September 8, 2026.
According to her, the measure was stopped after the end of the legal term, but the institutions have continued the daily monitoring of the derivatives market.
Kusari-Lila has also stated that, according to the monitoring data, the profit margin of the operators has not exceeded the limit of 12 cents per liter determined by the administrative instruction.
She emphasized that the increase in prices in Kosovo should be seen in the context of international developments, as the country relies mainly on imports for the supply of oil products.
This dependence causes price changes in foreign markets to have a direct impact on the supply cost of local operators.
However, one of the main issues being examined is the time when international price reductions are reflected in the Kosovo market.
Precisely for this reason, the minister has warned that the Government is ready to intervene if the adjustment of prices is not observed.
The restoration of the ceiling price would mean setting a maximum sales limit, which economic operators would not be able to exceed during the period of implementation of the measure.
Such a decision would matter to drivers and businesses that use derivatives in their daily activities.
The price of oil affects not only citizens' expenses for transportation, but also the costs of companies that deal with the distribution of goods, passenger transportation and other economic activities.
For this reason, fuel price movements are followed with great interest even by consumers who do not use personal vehicles.
However, the minister's warning does not mean that the ceiling price has automatically been reinstated or that a new maximum price has already been set.
For the implementation of this measure, a decision of the competent institutions is needed, while the possible amount of the maximum limit would be determined according to the relevant procedures.
So far, no specific price has been announced that could be set in the event of the return of the measure.
What has been confirmed is the position of the minister that the institutions have the legal basis for intervention and that developments in the market will be monitored to determine the next steps.;
For the citizens of Kosovo, the attention is already focused on the prices that will be applied at the gas stations and on the eventual decision of the Government.
If the drop in international prices is reflected in the local market, consumers can benefit from the reduction in supply costs. Otherwise, according to Kusari-Lila's warning, the institutions can restore the ceiling price mechanism.
It remains to be seen whether in the following days there will be a reduction in the prices of derivatives or whether the Government will take a new decision to regulate the oil market in Kosovo.
