Polttoainevarmuuslain
Polttoainevarmuuslain, or the Finnish Fuel Security Act, is legislation enacted in Finland to ensure the availability of essential fuels during times of crisis or disruption. The primary objective of this law is to safeguard national energy security by mandating that fuel suppliers maintain a certain level of reserve stocks. This strategic reserve is intended to mitigate the impact of potential supply shortages, which could arise from geopolitical events, natural disasters, or other unforeseen circumstances affecting international fuel markets.
The Act places specific obligations on companies involved in the import, wholesale, and distribution of petroleum
Furthermore, Polttoainevarmuuslain outlines the procedures for releasing these reserve stocks when a fuel supply emergency is