Greece raises heating allowance 30% and cuts fuel prices for winter
About 1.2 million households will receive up to €1,560 while pump prices for heating oil drop by 40 cents per litre through state subsidies and refinery discounts.
KEY POINTS
- Heating allowance increased by 30% for about 1.2 million households
- Maximum payment reaches €1,560 in coldest areas, up from €1,200
- State subsidies cut heating oil by 20 cents/litre, diesel by 15 cents, unleaded by 10 cents
- Refineries add matching discounts, bringing total heating oil reduction to 40 cents/litre
- Combined measures cost €46 million for the second half of October
The Greek government announced a 30% increase in the heating allowance for the coming winter, benefiting roughly 1.2 million households. The minimum payment rises from €100 to €130, while the standard maximum climbs from €800 to €1,040. Households in colder municipalities such as Metsovo, Vellouchi, Nymfaio, Nea Rodopi and Pertouli can receive up to €1,560, up from €1,200 last season.
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