Mayors and Independents urge a diesel price plan

The opposition party Mayors and Independents (STAN) criticizes the government for failing to present concrete plans on how it would respond if fuel prices continue to rise. The first deputy chairman of STAN, Lukáš Vlček, told journalists that due to the conflict in the Middle East, which is unlikely to end soon, prices of gas or agricultural fertilizers may also increase, potentially causing inflation to rise. He said he would welcome the government placing a discussion on the agenda of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, and he does not rule out calling an extraordinary session.

In response to rising gasoline and diesel prices in the Czech Republic, the government is monitoring the margins of fuel retailers. In connection with the military conflict in the Middle East, which is pushing up oil prices, the cabinet is not currently planning additional measures.

Vlček criticized the government for repeatedly refusing to include a debate about its plan for further steps on the agenda of the Chamber’s plenary session.