The caretaker government has adopted a decision to introduce a temporary program for compensating households due to increased fuel prices. This was announced by the caretaker ministers of labor and social policy and of finance.
Amount of assistance: 20 euros monthly to cover transportation costs.
Eligibility criteria:
- Average monthly gross income up to 652.41 euros (2 times the poverty line for 2025) OR
- Average monthly gross income up to 537.88 euros (for 2024)
- Ownership, co-ownership, or leasing of a motor vehicle
Conditions for activation of the measure: The average retail price of gasoline A95 or diesel above 1.60 euros per liter for 3 consecutive days (according to the National Revenue Agency).
Payment method: Through the Social Assistance Agency. Citizens who already receive social benefits will not submit additional applications. Others will apply online or at the agency's offices.
Period of validity: Until June 30, 2026.
Coverage: About 1.38 million people.
Price monitoring: Through data from cash register receipts, received in real time by the National Revenue Agency.