Greece considers extending diesel subsidy amid rising fuel prices

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The Greek government is evaluating an extension of the 10-cent per liter diesel subsidy beyond its current expiration date of August 31. This potential extension into September aims to mitigate the impact of rising fuel costs on consumers and businesses as citizens return from summer holidays.

National diesel prices have already surpassed 2 euros per liter, with the Liquid Fuel Price Observatory reporting an average of 2.012 euros per liter. This rise is driven by international market volatility, specifically with Brent crude oil trading near 94 dollars per barrel due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

In addition to state subsidies, a separate agreement with major refineries Helleniq Energy and Motor Oil, which provides discounts on diesel and gasoline, is also set to expire at the end of August. The government maintains an energy intervention reserve of approximately 200-230 million euros to fund such measures. Final decisions regarding the subsidy extension are expected from the government's economic team next week.

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Brent crude · Greece · Greek government · Helleniq Energy · International Energy Agency · Liquid Fuel Price Observatory · Motor Oil · OECD · Takis Theodorakakis · Takis Theodorikakos

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[● 3 SOURCES] The government's economic team is expected to reach a final decision on the subsidy extension next week. www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The agreement with refineries Helleniq Energy and Motor Oil, providing discounts on diesel and gasoline, expires at the end of August. www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr · www.zougla.gr
[● 18 SOURCES] The Greek government is considering extending the 10 cents per liter diesel subsidy beyond August 31. www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.larissapress.gr · marketnews.gr · +13 more
[DISPUTED] Brent crude oil prices have exceeded 94 dollars per barrel. www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.larissapress.gr · marketnews.gr · +13 more
[● 18 SOURCES] The average national price of diesel was 2.012 euros per liter as of August 20. www.larissanet.gr · www.thetoc.gr · www.zougla.gr · www.larissapress.gr · marketnews.gr · +13 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The average price of diesel in Greece has exceeded 2 euros per liter. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek government is considering an extension of the 10-cent per liter diesel subsidy into September. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Brent crude oil is trading at approximately 94 dollars per barrel. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.cnn.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The IEA revised its 2026 global oil demand forecast downwards due to Middle East tensions. www.cnn.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The current diesel subsidy is scheduled to expire on August 31. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.cnn.gr
[● 18 SOURCES] The agreement with major refineries Helleniq Energy and Motor Oil expires at the end of August. seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.larissapress.gr · marketnews.gr · www.insider.gr · +13 more
[● 5 SOURCES] The government has a reserve of approximately 200-230 million euros for energy interventions. seleo.gr · www.cnn.gr · marketnews.gr · www.powergame.gr · pelop.gr