- The PS leader asks Roberto Fico to explain how he will maintain gasoline prices.
- Šimečka claims that Slovak motorists no longer accept the government’s excuses or conflicts.
- He suggests diversification of oil supplies and pressure on Slovnaft to reduce margins.
- He draws attention to the higher consumption tax on fuels in Slovakia compared to its neighbors.
- He accuses Fico of helping Russia and MOL instead of reducing energy prices.
Chairman of the opposition PS Michal In connection with the situation in the Middle East, Šimečka called on Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) to realistically say how he will ensure that Slovak motorists do not pay more for gasoline than, for example, Czechs or Poles. As he informed on Monday at a press conference, “this is what Fico promised, because motorists are no longer interested in excuses, conflicts and threats against Ukraine to stop its loan or entry into the European Union”.
“They’re wondering what he’s going to do to keep us from paying more for gas. And he doesn’t know that,” said the PS leader, adding that there are more options. “There are things that should have been done for 2.5 years. That is, diversification of supply. It can pressure Slovnaft to reduce its margin,” proposed by Šimeček. He reminded that Fic’s acquaintance Miroslav Lajčák is on the supervisory board of this company.
Also, according to the chairman of the PS, the prime minister could come up with something with the consumption tax, which is higher in Slovakia than in some countries. “But let him finally say what he wants to do for Slovakian consumers, motorists, citizens when it comes to energy. Because he puts a lot of effort and time into helping the Hungarian managers at MOL. Because they are the ones who make money from the so-called cheap Russian oil.” noted Šimečka.
According to the head of the PS, Fico is doing everything to help the Russians, but he should at least do something to help the people in Slovakia who pay more expensive gasoline than they should. “To help companies that pay almost the most expensive gas in Europe, but we hear nothing there. That is our task for the Prime Minister for this week, our call to him to focus less on conflicts, videos and present a clear plan.” pointed out Šimeček. He expects Fico to reassure people that they won’t face a spike in gasoline prices.
