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Fuel subsidies in Greece: Heating oil, diesel and petrol discounts extended through November 15

Government support will remain at the levels applied during the second half of October – The extension is expected to cost €35 million in the first half of November

Government announces 30% increase in heating allowance compared with last year

Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis unveils a two-part support package, including a direct subsidy at the pump to lower heating oil prices

Papastavrou: Heating allowance to rise significantly across the board, with heating oil target set below €1.75 per litre

The government is preparing two measures to support households facing higher heating costs while safeguarding public finances

Greek Prime Minister signals higher heating allowance, with details due on 14 October

Support will favour colder regions, with heating oil targeted below €1.75 a litre. Speaking at an event marking Mount Olympus's UNESCO listing, the Prime Minister pointed to ancient Nikopolis as Greece's next World Heritage target

Pierrakakis: Heating allowance increase to apply across the board without changes to criteria, we have reserves for worst-case scenarios

“Populists know how to describe problems well but not how to provide solutions in the best-case scenario. In the worst case, they come along and add just as many more when they are in government,” Kyriakos Pierrakakis said

Heating allowance: who will receive up to 1,200 euros, when the first payments will be made

The first instalment will be paid by 23 December 2025 and the second by May 2026, depending on fuel purchases and the registration of beneficiaries' details

Heating allowance increase: Higher amounts for those who choose electricity, with repayment based on temperatures

According to some reports, the maximum benefit may increase to €1,200 (from €1,000 last year), while around 1.3 million beneficiaries will share out subsidies totalling €250 million