Regulatory Commission for Energy to announce new maximum retail fuel prices on 26 October 2026
Decision comes after Brent crude rose to 116,72 dollars per barrel, but final retail changes may vary between gasoline and diesel.
The Regulatory Commission for Energy (RKE) will publish new maximum retail fuel prices on 26 October 2026, a decision closely watched by motorists amid recent moves on international oil markets.
Market data show that Brent crude on Friday reached 116,72 dollars per barrel, with a rise of around six percent on a weekly basis. That upward movement has increased pressure on energy markets, though it does not automatically mean pumps in North Macedonia will become more expensive.
How the new caps are calculated
When setting the caps, the RKE factors in reference prices for oil products on international markets, the exchange rate of the US dollar and other parameters defined in its regulatory methodology. Those inputs can produce different effects on gasoline and diesel prices.
Because the methodology pools several variables, the final decision may show increases for some fuel types, stability for others, or mixed changes between gasoline grades and diesel. The RKE’s announcement later today will state the precise maximum retail prices that sellers must observe.
Drivers and businesses that use fuel intensely are monitoring the RKE decision because changes in price caps immediately affect retail invoices and budgeting. Retailers are legally required to respect the announced maximums once the Commission publishes them.
Consumers who want to compare the outcome with international developments should note the specific figures the RKE lists, including the reference prices and the exchange rate applied on 26 October 2026.
Photo: press material from the event
