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The Ministry of Finance has made public a draft resolution to extend protective measures for the population and economy against rising fuel prices until January 31, 2027. This draft, created with the Ministry of Energy, aims to prolong the crisis situation in the oil and petroleum products market. It includes maintaining current measures such as temporary excise duty reductions on standard diesel and monitoring of exports. The government previously declared a crisis state in March 2026, which is set to expire on October 31, 2026, unless extended. The Ministry estimates that ending the excise reduction could raise diesel prices significantly, impacting consumer costs and inflation. The draft is available for public review and must be adopted before the deadline to ensure continuity of measures.