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Greece doubles fishing fuel subsidy to 32 cents per liter
Greece's Minister of Rural Development and Food, Margaritis Schoinas, has announced a doubling of the fishing fuel subsidy to mitigate rising energy costs for professional fishers. In coordination with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, the new de minimis aid will provide 32 cents per liter for April and May 2026, up from 16 cents. For the period of June through August 2026, the subsidy will be 24 cents per liter, doubling the previously planned 12 cents.
The government is also exploring additional resources for further support, with further announcements expected in October. This measure aims to provide the fishing sector with support comparable to that received by farmers for fertilizer costs.
Historically, the government has provided significant aid to the sector, including 41 million euros in 2024 and 2025 to compensate approximately 9,500 fishers for net damage caused by protected marine species, and 25 million euros in 2022 to offset market disruptions caused by the crisis in Ukraine. Additionally, a 16 million euro program for vessel modernization remains open for applications until October 16, 2026.
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Greece · Margaritis Schoinas · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Ministry of Rural Development and Food · Thanos Petralias
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The deadline for vessel modernization applications is October 16, 2026, with a 16 million euro budget. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The subsidy will be 24 cents per liter for June, July, and August 2026. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The subsidy will be 32 cents per liter for April and May 2026. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] 41 million euros were paid in 2024 and 2025 to approximately 9,500 professionals for net damage caused by protected species. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The subsidy for fishing fuel is being doubled to mitigate high energy costs. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The government is exploring additional resources for fishermen and will make announcements within October. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The fuel subsidy is being provided through de minimis aid. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] 25 million euros were paid in 2022 to 9,391 fishermen to cover costs from supply chain disruptions. dete.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.insider.gr · www.reader.gr · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The fishing fuel subsidy will increase to 32 cents per liter for April and May 2026. www.energygame.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] In 2022, 25 million euros were provided to 9,391 professional fishermen to compensate for costs and lost income caused by the Ukrainian crisis. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr
- [● 5 SOURCES] The government is exploring the activation of additional resources to support fishermen in the coming months. www.energygame.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr · www.lykavitos.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] 41 million euros were paid in 2024 and 2025 to approximately 9,500 professional fishermen for net damage caused by protected marine species. www.energygame.gr · www.thenewspaper.gr · www.zarpanews.gr