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NIS plans higher refining amid fuel-supply constraints

Published: August 5, 2026 at 07:05 PM. Updated: August 5, 2026 at 07:05 PM.

The Mining and Energy Ministry says that weeks of low Danube levels are keeping fuel-supply conditions difficult. NIS expects to raise crude processing in the second half of August, once already ordered deliveries arrive, from about 9,500 to about 13,000 tonnes a day. The authorities also plan to allow the company to make about 23,000 tonnes of operational reserves available to other oil companies; imports of about 20,000 tonnes of diesel by water remain uncertain.

Novi Sad

Vojvodina bans water withdrawal from the Danube–Tisa–Danube system

Published: August 4, 2026 at 08:05 AM. Updated: August 4, 2026 at 01:07 PM.

The provincial emergency headquarters has banned users from drawing water from the Danube–Tisa–Danube system in the South Bačka, North Bačka and West Bačka districts. N1 says the level at the Bezdan 2 pumping station reached −164 cm on 3 August and RHMZ expects a further fall; 021 also reports that four vessels ran aground near Bogojevo and Bezdan, with crews safe.

Economy

N1 reports more than 350 layoffs at Srbija Kargo

Published: August 4, 2026 at 08:05 AM. Updated: August 4, 2026 at 01:07 PM.

N1 reports more than 350 layoffs at state-owned Srbija Kargo; two workers in Niš said they received termination notices on 3 August after 25 and 30 years of service. The notices cite redundancy, unprofitable operations and a weakening market position; the workers say selection criteria were not explained, and the report contains no company response to N1’s questions.

BelgradeBelgrade

Surčin interchange ramps and a lane close from 5 to 10 August

Published: August 4, 2026 at 08:05 AM. Updated: August 4, 2026 at 01:07 PM.

Works will run at the Surčin interchange from 5 August at 12:00 until 10 August at 09:00. In a Putevi Srbije notice relayed by Danas, the exit from the Niš/Čačak direction toward Surčin, the entry from Surčin toward Novi Sad/Belgrade, and the right lane of the Dobanovci–Surčin road will close; traffic will use the left lane under signal control.

Energy

The emergency staff introduced no restrictions and asked people to save water and electricity

Published: August 3, 2026 at 08:08 AM. Updated: August 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM.

After the staff meeting on 3 August, Prime Minister Đuro Macut said the energy system was stable and no measures were being imposed on residents; the appeal to use water and electricity rationally remains. Low Danube levels have reduced output: the energy minister put Đerdap 1 at about 20% capacity and Đerdap 2 at 30%.

Economy

Distribution of 30,000 tourism vouchers for pensioners has opened

Published: August 3, 2026 at 08:09 AM. Updated: August 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM.

Applications opened at Post of Serbia counters on 3 August for 30,000 domestic-holiday vouchers worth RSD 10,000 each. The programme is for pensioners with pensions up to RSD 80,000; a voucher covers accommodation only, for at least five nights, and must be used by 1 November.