The year 2022 ends, and with it, the aid of 20 cents per liter of fuel who has been around for the past few months. It was in April when the Government decided to remove this subsidy in the face of the enormous rise in fuel prices, which had reached historical records. Although it was only scheduled until June 30, it was finally extended until the end of the year due to the current situation. Now the withdrawal of the bonus is confirmed for individuals and difficult times are ahead.
These days will be the last that most users have to refuel with the discounts and that could lead to a collapse at gas stations. It has already happened in other places and it would not be surprising if visits to service stations increased a lot at the end of the year. After all, filling a tank could be about 10 euros more expensive in 2023 that currently and that is already a sufficient motivation to refuel at the price with the help. As of today, gasoline is around 1.57 euros per liter and diesel is around 1.64 euros.
The Spanish Confederation of Service Station Entrepreneurs (CEEES) warned a few days ago about this possible collapse, while the waiting for a response from the government about possible help. It seems that the bonus of 20 cents per liter of fuel will remain in force for professional drivers, but not for individuals. In addition, it will not be applied directly at gas stations as up to now, but rather a refund of the amount at the end of the month, after the relevant request. In short and in general terms, we will no longer be among the countries with the cheapest fuel in Europe.
In extraordinary council of ministers December 27 will be key for these issues to be decided and confirmed. It was also previously discussed that, in addition to carriers, carriers could benefit from the discount. take care of us with lower incomes. It is something similar to what France has done with its check for 100 euros in fuel for those who use a car to work and earn less than 2,000 euros. In any case, there is no official confirmation and it is still a good idea to refuel before the new year. In gasoline the savings will be around 10 euros per tank and in diesel it will be around 6 euros per tank.