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Greek opposition boycott continues as diesel discount

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Greek opposition boycott continues as diesel discount exp​​​

The coordinated boycott of the presidential reception marking the 52nd anniversary of Greece’s return to democracy has persisted into late July 2026. Opposition parties – SYRIKA, SYRIZA, the Freedom Movement, PASOK and others – continue to refuse attendance, keeping the fuel‑price relief and the political dispute at the centre of domestic debate. On 25 July 2026 Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an additional €0.10‑per‑litre cut on diesel for the entire month of August. Combined with August, raising the existing €0.10 gasoline cut and total diesel discount to €0.15 per litre after a €0.05 diesel reduction already funded by refineries, the total diesel discount now stands at €0.15 per litre. refineries. The same programme also includes a €0.10‑per‑litre cut on gasoline. The state‑funded measure costs measure, costing about €30 million and million, is presented as support for professional drivers, transport firms and the broader supply chain households amid volatile global energy prices linked to Middle‑East tensions. Mitsotakis reiterated highlighted the completion of the 182‑km E65 highway and the launch of the €23 billion National Development Programme for 2026‑2030, while warning that the international energy crisis remains difficult to predict. unpredictable. Opposition leaders, including SYRIZA and PASOK, leaders dismissed the diesel discount discounts as insufficient and politically motivated, maintaining their boycott of the presidential ceremony and questioning the funding and broader policy direction of the government.

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  3. 2026-07-26 13:03 UTC Greek opposition boycott continues amid diesel cuts
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