Bulgarian farmers will receive support amounting to nearly 44 Euro cents per liter to compensate for the difference in diesel prices. This was announced by the Minister of Agriculture and Food, Plamen Abrovski, during a briefing at the Council of Ministers following a working meeting on institutional measures against high fuel prices.

Out of the total 170 million Euro in state aid for the agricultural sector, 100 million Euro has been specifically allocated to cover the price difference between fuel in 2025 and 2026. "What we anticipated is happening; it is there. We planned for this several months ago so that it would occur precisely when it is most needed by Bulgarian citizens and agricultural producers," the Minister emphasized.

In a comparative analysis of European aid, Abrovski pointed out that Bulgaria outperforms its neighbors: while support in France is 15 cents per liter and in Spain is 20 cents, Greece and Romania have no funds allocated for this type of compensation. According to him, Greece cannot even afford such support.

This state support for farmers will affect the stability of food prices in stores throughout Burgas and the region.

According to the Agriculture Minister, many of the current steps are the result of planning within the 2026 Budget, which was prepared with current crises in mind. He noted that although some may label it as "called a bad budget by someone," this document is designed to respond to difficult times. Plamen Abrovski also stated that the government has been acting continuously: "while some people were sleeping under umbrellas and resting during the summer, the government never stopped working for its citizens."