The fuel crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict has reached the Western Balkans, with Slovenia implementing rationing and Macedonia convening an emergency government session to address the growing threat to energy supplies.

Slovenia's rationing measures, which limit fuel purchases to 50 liters per day per vehicle, have been accompanied by the activation of the military to assist with supply logistics. The army has been deployed to fuel stations and along supply corridors to ensure orderly distribution.

In Macedonia, the government has called an emergency session scheduled for noon to discuss and potentially approve emergency measures aimed at preventing fuel shortages and protecting consumers from soaring prices. The session comes amid growing public anxiety about the availability and cost of fuel.

The crisis is spreading across the region as the disruption to global oil markets caused by the Iran conflict, Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping, and the Strait of Hormuz blockade combine to create severe supply pressures. Regional governments are racing to secure alternative supply routes and implement measures to cushion the impact on citizens and businesses, but the options are limited as long as the underlying conflicts remain unresolved.