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The topic of fuel prices is currently resonating not only in Slovakia but across the whole of Europe. Rising transportation costs are affecting people’s everyday lives, and companies are increasingly looking for ways to help their employees ease these expenses.

One example is the initiative by Železiarne Podbrezová, which, in cooperation with SLOVNAFT, provides its employees with the possibility to refuel under more favorable conditions through a fuel payment card.

How the benefit works
The fuel card allows employees to refuel cashlessly at SLOVNAFT filling stations across Slovakia. Each cardholder has a set monthly limit:
• €150 for technical and administrative staff
• €100 for blue-collar workers

An interesting feature is that with every refueling, the employee receives a discount of €0.06 per liter compared to the standard price. This discount is then reflected in the monthly payroll settlement.

Who can obtain the card
This benefit is not automatically available to everyone. The company has established clear criteria that employees must meet. The main conditions include:
• permanent employment contract,
• stable wage situation (no garnishments or other deductions),
• completed probation period,
• no unexcused absences in the past year,
• no violations of work discipline in the last 6 months.

These criteria are designed to ensure that the benefit is used by stable and reliable employees.

A practical benefit in uncertain times
The fuel card is an example of how an employer can respond to current economic challenges. Although it does not represent a major financial saving, it can help employees reduce their regular transportation costs over time.

From the company’s perspective, it is a practical step that responds to the current situation while also expanding the range of employee benefits with tangible support in everyday expenses.

Author (source): Podbrezovan