Greece announces energy support measures for heating oil and diesel

energy subsidies heating oil prices fuel subsidies Greek economy energy crisis

The Greek government is preparing a new package of energy support measures to mitigate rising costs for households and businesses. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a dual intervention aimed at heating oil, with the goal of keeping prices below 1.75 euros per liter starting October 15. This plan includes a direct subsidy at the pump and a horizontal increase in the heating allowance, which will cover various energy sources including natural gas and electricity.

Additionally, the government intends to extend the diesel subsidy through October. To further control costs, authorities are considering the reinstatement of profit margin caps for fuel retailers. Amidst geopolitical instability in the Middle East and disruptions to oil supplies, the government is also seeking flexibility from the European Union to allow these emergency energy expenditures to fall outside strict fiscal spending limits.

Economic discussions also highlight the gap between fuel prices and average Greek incomes, noting that while prices are not the highest in the EU, purchasing power remains a significant challenge. The government aims to implement these measures through targeted subsidies and refinery support to ease the financial pressure on citizens during the upcoming winter season.

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Akis Skirtzis · Akis Skirtzos · ERT · European Commission · European Union · Government of Greece · Greece · Houthi · Kyriakos Mitsotakis · PASOK · Pavlos Marinakis · Paúlos Marínakis

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A diesel subsidy funded by the state and refineries is scheduled to take effect on October 1. www.iefimerida.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] An advance heating subsidy payment of roughly €300 million is expected just before Christmas. www.iefimerida.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Greece has the sixth-highest gasoline price in the EU at €2.158 per liter as of September 14. www.in.gr
[● 8 SOURCES] Athens is seeking EU flexibility regarding fuel taxation and excise duty cuts. www.milletnews.com · www.iefimerida.gr · dete.gr · kriti360.gr · www.onvolos.gr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The government aims to keep heating oil prices between €1.70 and €1.75 per liter this winter. www.iefimerida.gr · www.in.gr · www.dnews.gr · www.neaptolemaidas.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced a dual intervention to reduce heating oil costs through state and refinery subsidies. www.milletnews.com · www.iefimerida.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The government plans to reinstate a cap on fuel retailers' profit margins. www.iefimerida.gr · www.larissapress.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The government will disburse approximately €1 billion by late November through pensioner payments and rent rebates. www.iefimerida.gr · www.in.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] The Greek government is seeking EU flexibility to exclude emergency energy spending from fiscal rules. www.dimokratia.gr · www.businessdaily.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · dete.gr · kriti360.gr · +5 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The heating subsidy will see a horizontal increase in the amount provided to eligible households. www.larissapress.gr · www.in.gr
[● 11 SOURCES] Authorities are considering reinstating a cap on profit margins for fuel retailers. dete.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thessaliatv.gr · www.neaptolemaidas.gr · +5 more
[● 16 SOURCES] The government plans to implement a horizontal increase in the heating allowance. dete.gr · kriti360.gr · www.onvolos.gr · www.thebest.gr · www.thessaliatv.gr · +11 more