AGEA announces 2026 agricultural fuel tax credit

AGEA has released operational instructions for a new tax credit designed to support agricultural businesses by offsetting increased costs for diesel and gasoline. The measure covers fuel expenses incurred between March and May 2026.

Eligible agricultural enterprises can receive a credit of up to 20% of admissible expenses, excluding VAT, with a maximum individual cap of 50,000 euros. The total available resources for this measure amount to 90 million euros. Eligible expenses include fuel for agricultural machinery such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation pumps, as well as fuel used for heating greenhouses. Expenses for private cars and non-agricultural transport are excluded. To qualify, businesses must have an updated company file and be registered in the Business Register.