Naftna industrija Srbije (NIS) sent a request to the Serbian Government and the Ministry of Mining and Energy on Thursday, 12 November 2026. It is asking for crude oil from state reserves and diesel from operational reserves.
Why NIS is asking for reserves
The request followed damage to the JANAF pipeline, which has temporarily halted crude oil deliveries. According to NIS, the aim is to maintain a regular supply of petroleum products to the domestic market.
The Pančevo refinery is adjusting its operations in line with the information it receives from JANAF.
Pipeline repairs
JANAF has begun a new phase of repairs on the damaged pipeline near Nova Gradiška. Oil that remained in the pipe after the fault is being removed.
What this means for drivers
NIS says all of its petrol stations are properly supplied with all types of fuel. The request for reserves is therefore a precautionary measure intended to prevent any disruption to supply while the repairs continue.
- This announcement does not include any changes to fuel prices.
- In Serbia, new maximum retail prices are published on Fridays, a few hours before they take effect.
- New prices apply from 15:00 on Friday and remain valid for seven days.
You can follow current prices on our fuel prices in Serbia page.
The available information does not state the Government’s decision on the NIS request at this time.
