Fuel Pass III: €113M distributed to more than 2.5M households

The programme served as an immediate fiscal support mechanism, designed both to help households cope with rising transport costs and to prevent a new surge in inflationary pressures that could have weighed on overall economic activity and the assumptions underpinning the state budget.

According to official data, a total of 2,559,592 beneficiaries were included in Fuel Pass III, with total support amounting to €113,085,905.

Of these, 1,597,127 citizens opted for direct payment into their bank accounts, receiving a combined €65,102,285. Meanwhile, 962,465 beneficiaries chose to receive a digital debit card, through which €47,983,620 was disbursed.

The programme was implemented under the coordination of the Ministry of Digital Governance and the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, with Dimitris Papastergiou and Kyriakos Pierrakakis overseeing its rollout, with an emphasis on rapid delivery, transparency, and the use of digital infrastructure.

Fuel Pass III builds on the experience of similar measures introduced during the 2022 energy crisis, when the war in Ukraine triggered a sharp spike in energy and fuel prices.

The scheme maintained targeted income criteria to ensure support was directed primarily to households most affected by higher mobility costs. Income thresholds were set at €25,000 for single taxpayers and €35,000 for married couples or those in a civil partnership, with an additional €5,000 for each dependent child. For single-parent households, the threshold stood at €39,000, with corresponding adjustments per child.

The subsidy amount varied depending on vehicle type and place of residence. For cars in mainland Greece, support was set at €50 via digital card and €40 via bank transfer, while for island regions the amounts increased to €60 and €50 respectively. For motorcycles and mopeds, assistance ranged from €25 to €35.

Notably, the digital card featured an expanded scope of use. Unlike previous schemes, it was not limited exclusively to fuel purchases, but also extended to public transport and taxi fares, enhancing flexibility for beneficiaries and aligning the measure more closely with everyday mobility needs.

Any remaining balance on the digital card will remain available until 31 July 2026, with no option for cash withdrawal.