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Greece license plate shortage and fuel cost update
Overview
Greece is addressing the automotive market crisis caused by a shortage of metal blanks for license plates. To resolve the backlog affecting an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 vehicles, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has secured approval from EADISY for a direct award contract. This contract will manufacture 60,000 plates for cars and trucks and 25,000 plates for motorcycles, aiming to clear delays for both new and imported used vehicles.
This procurement follows a period of digital reform, where the Ministry launched a public consultation for an automated platform to manage the entire plate lifecycle and prevent monopolies through an open registry of manufacturers.
In addition to logistical hurdles, motorists are facing rising fuel costs. As of September 16, 2026, the average national price for unleaded gasoline rose to 2.17 euros per liter, a weekly increase of approximately 6 cents, with some regions exceeding 2.30 euros per liter. Diesel prices have also climbed above 2 euros per liter. These domestic price hikes are linked to international trends, specifically Brent crude oil surpassing 105 dollars per barrel.
Entities
Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport · Greece · Giorgos Kotsiras · Court of Audit · Association of Importers and Representatives of Automobiles
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is introducing an open, digital system for ordering and manufacturing license plates.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new system aims to replace the centralized and slow procurement tender model with a digitized market.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Deputy Minister Giorgos Kotsiras is advocating for legislative intervention to restructure the framework.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The digital process will allow owners or authorized agents to submit requests for new plates or replacements electronically.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The system will use interconnection with the e-paravolo and DIAS systems for automatic payment and identification.
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesGreece addresses vehicle license plate shortage and rising fuel costs
Greek motorists face dual challenges as the government resolves a massive license plate shortage while fuel prices rise, with gasoline averaging 2.17 euros per liter.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGreece implements digital license plates amid shifting auto market
Greece is digitizing its license plate system while the automotive market sees a 37% drop in August registrations, driven by a significant shift toward hybrid and electric vehicles.
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[POLITICS] 14 sourcesGreece proposes digital system for vehicle license plate issuance
Greece's Ministry of Transport is consulting on a new digital system to automate vehicle license plate issuance, allowing for number selection and an open registry of manufacturers to reduce delays.
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[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesGreece faces vehicle registration crisis due to license plate shortage
A shortage of metal blanks for license plates in Greece threatens to block new vehicle registrations, impacting thousands of citizens and businesses despite prior warnings to authorities.
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[POLITICS] 25 sourcesGreece to implement digital system for vehicle license plates
Greece is transitioning to a fully digital system for vehicle license plate production to end delays and shortages, replacing slow central tenders with an open, automated electronic marketplace.
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[BUSINESS] 23 sourcesGreece faces vehicle license plate shortage, prompting digital reform
Greece faces a shortage of vehicle license plates, stalling 10,000–15,000 registrations. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is launching a new digital procurement system to resolve the crisis.
Sources
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