Greece approves €300 million fuel subsidy package to combat energy price surge and aid households.
The Greek government has officially approved a 15-day emergency measure allocating over $427 billion (€398M) in subsidies for consumers, farmers, fishermen, transport operators, tourism businesses, public institutions, schools, universities, hospitals, prisons, military units, police stations and fire brigades.
Key Points
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1Greece has allocated €300 million in subsidies to help consumers and farmers amid the energy price crisis.
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2The government plans to offer fuel discounts, fertilizer grants for agriculture, and reductions on ferry tickets starting from April through May.
Developments
Perspectives
Greece has spent 300 million euros to curb the growth of energy prices.
— [Mar 23, 15:42] Grécko na zmiernenie rastu cien energií vynaloží 300 miliónov eur (Teraz.sk)Greece has launched a €300 million package to provide cheaper fuel and support households.
— [Mar 23, 15:48] Greèco spuștă un pachet de subvenții în valoare de 300 milioane euro pentru combustibil și gospodării (Openiazoch.zoznam.sk)Greece will offer subsidies for fuel and fertilizer in April and May, as well as discounts on ferry tickets.
— [Mar 23, 15:48] Greèco va oferi subventii de combustibil și îngrășăminte pentru consumatori si fermieri pe fondul crizei energetice (Dennikn.sk)Greece is offering €300 million in subsidies for consumers and farmers due to the fuel crisis.
— [Mar 23, 15:48] Grecia va oferi subventii de combustibil si ajutoare pentru fermieri pe fondul crizei energetice (Rss.stirileprotv.ro)In Greece there will be subsidies for fuel purchases due to international economic instability.
— [Mar 23, 15:48] La Grece va subventionner les achats de carburants face a l'instabilité économique internationale (Feeds.leparisien.fr)