The European Commission on 28 May 2026 approved a €15 million French State aid scheme to help agricultural and aquaculture companies cope with rising fuel costs caused by the Middle East crisis. The scheme, notified by France, is part of the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) adopted on 29 April 2026 and will run until 31 December 2026. It provides direct grants of €0.0386 per litre of non‑road diesel (GNR) purchased between 1 and 30 April 2026, covering up to 70 % of the additional cost. The aid is intended to mitigate the 74 % increase in GNR prices from €0.70 to €1.22 per litre (tax excluded). The Commission found the measure compliant with EU State‑aid rules and in line with METSAF conditions, concluding it is necessary, proportionate and unlikely to distort trade.
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