Gas Station Owner Questions Why Slovnaft Keeps Fuel Prices Low to Help Government

A gas station owner has questioned the motivations behind Slovnaft's decision to maintain lower fuel prices, suggesting the state-controlled oil company may be helping the government keep energy costs down. Peter Kadlec, speaking in an interview, said he can only speculate about Slovnaft's pricing strategy but assumes the company expects government assistance in return. Slovnaft is Slovakia's largest oil refiner and is majority-owned by Hungarian energy giant MOL, though the Slovak state retains significant influence through its shareholding structure. The comments come amid broader discussions about energy prices in Slovakia, where fuel costs have been a politically sensitive issue affecting household budgets and government popularity.