Fuel Prices Watch: Croatia could see diesel jump to record €1.95 a litre next week if the government doesn’t step in, with eurodiesel up 10 cents and global oil disruptions tied to the Iran conflict and refinery strain driving the squeeze. Energy Security: At the ENERGREEN conference, experts warned Croatia may struggle to meet rising demand without a stronger electricity grid and more storage, while pointing to LNG on Krk and gas infrastructure as key buffers. Zagreb Infrastructure: A renovated University of Zagreb FER campus worth over €50 million (EU-backed) officially opened in Zagreb, adding new lecture halls, offices and teaching labs. Water Safety Scandal: “Forever chemicals” (PFAS) were found in two private wells in Lika after an illegal waste dump near Gospić, though public water supply is said to be unaffected. Croatian Navy Anniversary: Croatia marked 35 years of the Croatian Navy in Split, with President Milanović calling for serious investment to modernise the fleet. EU Renewables Snapshot: Renewables generated 54.1% of EU electricity in Q2 2026, with Croatia at 92.2% largely from hydropower. Croatia in the News Cycle: A new Croatian price-display rule (“price anchoring”) is set to start on 1 October, adding a historical reference price for shops and services.