July the 30th, 2026 – Sweden produces almost no domestic oil, yet drivers there usually have access to much cheaper petrol than Croatia. Sweden imports the oil that it needs, but it has an incredibly highly developed energy market and strong purchasing power. Croatia, meanwhile, also relies heavily on imported oil, but fuel prices are shaped by different economic conditions. The comparison between Sweden and Croatia shows that having domestic oil production is not the only factor that determines fuel prices. So while Croatia and Sweden both depend on imported energy, the price drivers behind the pump are much more complicated than simply asking: “Who has oil?”