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Greece extends diesel subsidy through September to offset high fuel costs
The Greek Ministry of National Economy and Finance has announced an extension of the diesel subsidy through September. The measure provides a reduction of 10 cents per liter (8 cents plus VAT), with an estimated fiscal cost of 30 million euros for the month. Since the program began in April, the total fiscal cost has reached 211 million euros.
This intervention aims to mitigate the impact of high international fuel prices on citizens and businesses, as well as to prevent indirect cost increases within the supply chain. The decision comes amid rising global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding 90 dollars per barrel due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the US and Iran.
In addition to the state subsidy, major refineries including HELLENiQ ENERGY and Motor Oil are also providing discounts. HELLENiQ ENERGY has confirmed it will extend its emergency discounts on both diesel and 95-octane unleaded gasoline through September 30. Combined, these measures provide significant relief at the pump, though retail prices for both gasoline and diesel in Greece remain above the 2-euro per liter threshold.
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Brent · Global Petrol Prices · Greece · Helleniq Energy · Iran · Jordan · Ministry of National Economy and Finance · Motor Oil · Pete Hegseth · United States · United States
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- [DISPUTED] The average price of diesel in Greece is 2.040 euros per liter. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices have returned to over 90 dollars per barrel. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] US forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Lark Island. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [DISPUTED] The average price of unleaded gasoline in Greece is 2.028 euros per liter. www.neaptolemaidas.gr · www.zarpanews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Greece ranks 12th out of 150 countries for gasoline prices. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] American crude oil is trading near 85 dollars per barrel. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Iranian media reported attacks against US military bases in Jordan. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brent crude oil prices have returned to above 90 dollars per barrel. www.neaptolemaidas.gr · www.zarpanews.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The average price of diesel in Greece reaches 2.040 euros per liter. www.neaptolemaidas.gr · www.zarpanews.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Greece ranks 12th among 150 countries globally for fuel prices. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] US forces struck two Iranian missile launchers on Laraki Island near the Strait of Hormuz. www.neaptolemaidas.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Greece ranks 12th out of 150 countries globally for gasoline prices. www.neaptolemaidas.gr · www.zarpanews.gr