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Fuel station owners protest outside Presidential Palace, demand intervention from the President

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Petrol station owners protested outside the Presidential Palace on July 21, 2026, seeking intervention from President Nikos Christodoulides regarding a new transport decree. The decree requires the immobilization of tanker vehicles that do not meet certain safety specifications. Protest leaders indicated that the issue could affect up to 90% of fuel tankers, potentially leading to fuel shortages. The protest involved suppliers driving their tankers to the Palace, expressing concerns over the feasibility of the decree's implementation. The protest is part of ongoing tensions regarding government directives affecting the fuel distribution industry.

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On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, petrol station owners in Cyprus staged a protest outside the Presidential Palace, demanding the intervention of President Nikos Christodoulides regarding a recent decree from the Minister of Transport. This decree specifies that vehicles failing to meet certain safety standards—for example, the ADR requirements—would be immobilized. Protesters highlighted the potential impact on their operations, indicating that this policy could affect up to 90 percent of their fuel tankers, leaving many without means to deliver essential services, especially ahead of the winter months.

The president of the Association of Petrol Station Owners, Savvas Prokopiou, expressed concerns that the new regulations could lead to severe disruption within the industry if not addressed. The protest saw participants arrive in their tankers, symbolically demonstrating the issue at hand. They voiced their frustrations not only about the decree itself but also about the lack of adequate infrastructure to comply with new safety standards, which they argue may lead to widespread immobilization of tankers across the country. The assembly began at the GSP parking area and proceeded towards the Presidential Palace with a strong message of urgency for government intervention.

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