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Spain approves third energy relief package to mitigate rising costs
The Spanish government has approved its third package of extraordinary measures to mitigate the impact of rising energy prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The total cost of these protection measures is estimated to exceed 12 billion euros.
Key provisions include a progressive reduction in fuel taxes: 20 cents per liter in October, 13 cents in November, and 6 cents in December. A safeguard clause allows for the reduction to return to 20 cents if oil prices spike significantly. Additionally, fuel subsidies for the agricultural and fishing sectors have been extended until December 31, with a 20-cent per liter subsidy for agricultural diesel (gasóleo B) being maintained.
To protect domestic consumers, the government will cap the increase of the regulated natural gas tariff (TUR) at 15%. Furthermore, the maximum price for a butane gas cylinder is set at 19.55 euros until June 2027. While these measures aim to provide relief, the Alianza por la Competitividad de la Industria Española has warned that they may be insufficient to offset an estimated 7.4 billion euro impact on the manufacturing sector.
Entities
Alianza por la Competitividad de la Industria Española · Canary Islands · Canary Islands Government · Carlos Cuerpo · Government of Spain · Government of the Canary Islands · Matilde Asián · Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food · National Statistics Institute · Sara Aagesen · Spain · Spanish Government
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Fuel subsidies for the agricultural and fishing sectors have been extended until December 31. www.cuadernosmanchegos.com · www.agropopular.com · www.merca2.es · www.interempresas.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The maximum price for a butane gas cylinder is set at 19.55 euros until June 2027. capital.es · www.lne.es
- [● 2 SOURCES] The increase in the regulated natural gas tariff (TUR) will be capped at 15%. capital.es · www.lne.es
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Spanish government approved a third package of measures to mitigate energy price increases caused by the Middle East conflict. www.ahoragranada.com · www.cuadernosmanchegos.com · eldigitaldecuenca.com · www.agropopular.com · capital.es · +6 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Spanish manufacturing industry faces potential energy cost impacts exceeding 7.4 billion euros. www.revistaaral.com · www.posventa.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The total cost of the government's energy protection measures exceeds 12 billion euros. www.ahoragranada.com · eldigitaldecuenca.com · lamanyana.cat · www.zamoranews.com · www.lne.es
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 20-cent per liter subsidy for agricultural diesel (gasóleo B) will be maintained. www.cuadernosmanchegos.com · www.agropopular.com · www.interempresas.net
- [● 6 SOURCES] Fuel tax reductions will be 20 cents per liter in October, 13 cents in November, and 6 cents in December. www.ahoragranada.com · eldigitaldecuenca.com · lamanyana.cat · www.zamoranews.com · www.lne.es