Greece implements energy support measures amid rising fuel costs

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Greece is facing significant economic pressure due to rising energy costs. Fuel prices have reached new highs, with diesel exceeding €2.21 per liter and unleaded gasoline approaching €2.20 per liter, levels not seen since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. This surge is impacting both households and businesses, with reports indicating that Greek drivers must spend a larger portion of their income on fuel compared to many European counterparts.

In response, the Greek government is preparing a package of support measures. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has signaled interventions to lower heating oil prices, aiming for levels below €1.75. The government is also considering subsidies at the pump for both households and businesses to mitigate the impact of the special consumption tax.

Opposition leader Alexis Tsipras and the SYRIZA party have criticized the government's approach, proposing more aggressive measures such as capping heating oil at €1.40 and diesel at €1.80. They have also submitted an amendment to reduce the special consumption tax to the lowest level permitted by EU law. The Ministry of National Economy and Finance has countered these proposals, arguing that certain measures, such as a significant VAT reduction, face legal restrictions under EU directives or would cause unsustainable fiscal losses.

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Public Power Corporation (DEI) has introduced a 'blue bill' with electricity prices at pre-crisis levels.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Greek government will intervene in heating oil prices starting October 1st.
[● 3 SOURCES] Measures announced at the Thessaloniki International Fair represent a 2.2 billion euro dividend of growth.
[● 3 SOURCES] Social support measures will be constrained by fiscal stability and the national budget.
[● 5 SOURCES] Scope upgraded the credit rating of Greece. www.aixmi-news.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] The Prime Minister will raise the issue of fuel tax reductions at the EU Summit. pireas365.gr · www.eea.gr
[● 6 SOURCES] Moody’s upgraded the economic outlook for Greece. www.aixmi-news.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · www.paron.gr
[● 13 SOURCES] The diesel subsidy is being extended for the entire month of October. www.aixmi-news.gr · pireas365.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · e-agrotis.gr · marketnews.gr · +3 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Deputy Minister Thanasis Kontogeorgis announced major fiscal interventions ahead of winter. www.kalavrytanews.com · www.agriniosite.gr
[● 15 SOURCES] The starting price for heating oil will be set below 1.75 euros per liter. www.aixmi-news.gr · pireas365.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · e-agrotis.gr · marketnews.gr · +4 more
[● 6 SOURCES] The heating allowance will be increased for all types of energy, including electricity. www.epirus-tv-news.gr · e-agrotis.gr
[● 24 SOURCES] There will be a horizontal increase in the heating allowance for all households regardless of energy source. www.aixmi-news.gr · pireas365.gr · www.epirus-tv-news.gr · e-agrotis.gr · marketnews.gr · +6 more