Agricultural diesel subsidy: applications must be submitted by 30 September – what you need to know
These are the final hours for agricultural businesses to submit their applications if they wish to benefit from the 20 per cent discount on fuel purchases made between March and May 2026
Key points
It’s a race against time to submit an application for the tax credit available to agricultural businesses for the purchase of fuel. The deadline for submitting applications relating to fuel purchases made in March, April and May is 30 September.
The decree issued on 27 July
The decree introducing this measure was issued on 27 July and grants agricultural businesses a subsidy of up to 20 per cent of the expenses incurred, excluding VAT. The deadline for submitting applications (which must be made via the National Agricultural Information Service (SIAN) portal) was set for 6 August.
Guidance from the Agency for Agricultural Subsidies
In this regard, the Agency for Agricultural Subsidies (Agea) has pointed out that it immediately implemented the measures set out in the Masaf-MEF interministerial decree of 27 July 2026, No. 365846, publishing the procedures for applying for the subsidised loan towards the purchase of diesel and petrol as early as 6 August – the relevant links are Agea Coordination circular and to Operational instructions from the AGEA Paying Agency.
A total allocation of 89.8 million
The total budget earmarked for support measures for agricultural businesses amounts to 89.8 million euros.
It should be noted that the credit granted to each individual business may not exceed 50,000 euros. To qualify for the scheme, you must submit invoices relating to purchases made during the relevant period, i.e. between 1 March and 31 May 2026.
