The European Commission on 2 June 2026 approved a €54 million state‑aid scheme for Spanish agricultural companies to help offset higher diesel prices caused by the Middle East crisis. The aid, granted under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF), will provide direct grants of €0.20 per litre of diesel purchased from 22 March to 30 June 2026, covering up to 70% of the extra fuel costs. The programme will run until 31 December 2026 and is aimed at supporting primary producers of agricultural products. The Commission confirmed that the scheme complies with EU state‑aid rules and the METSAF conditions, and that it is necessary, proportionate and unlikely to distort competition. The decision will be published under case number SA.122724.
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