# Fuel tax cut of 20 cents per litre begins today 1 October 2026 at 14:26 > The government has launched a fuel discount scheme to combat rising prices, offering motorists immediate savings at the petrol pump. A fuel tax reduction of 20 cents per litre for unleaded gasoline and diesel has commenced today, 1 October 2026. Published in the [Official State Gazette]() under [Royal Decree-law 25/2026](), the measure addresses economic impacts from the [Middle East]() crisis. Motorists will save eight euros on a 40-litre refill and 12 euros for 60 litres. The government schedule plans to reduce the discount to 13 cents in November and six cents in December, though these rates may be extended if fuel price inflation exceeds 15%. [First Vice President]() [Carlos Cuerpo]() confirmed the package follows August price hikes of 30% for diesel. The measures, including specific aid for the agricultural and professional transport sectors, will remain effective until the end of December 2026. #FuelTax #PetrolPrices [#CostOfLiving]() #RoyalDecree [#Economy]() ## Related news ## [Spain restores fuel subsidies via royal decree]() 30 September 2026 at 08:41 ## [Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households]() 29 September 2026 at 10:51 ## [OCU report: Supermarket prices up 39.5% since 2021]() 28 September 2026 at 12:44 ## [OCU Study: Spanish Grocery Costs Rise to €6,602]() 25 September 2026 at 12:45 ## [Spain's pension sustainability to drop by 2050]() 22 September 2026 at 08:23