# Spain restores fuel subsidies via royal decree 30 September 2026 at 08:41 > The Spanish Government has introduced a tiered fuel discount starting at 20 cents per litre this October to combat rising energy costs. The [Spanish Government]() has announced the recovery of fuel subsidies via a royal decree, offering a 20-cent reduction per litre this October. Minister [Carlos Cuerpo]() confirmed the subsidy will drop to 13 cents in November and 6 cents throughout December. Fuel prices are expected to sit near 1.80 euros per litre from 1 October. While [VAT]() remains unchanged, the 20-cent discount will return if prices rise by 15%. Subsidies for [farmers](), ranchers, and **professional transport** sectors are also being resumed. Gas price increases are capped at 15% for the October review, protecting three million consumers. Although no new electricity measures were announced, VAT reductions will reactivate if costs spike by 15%, aiding eight million people on regulated tariffs. [#Spain]() #FuelPrices [#EnergyCrisis]() #Subsidies #Economy ## Related news ## [Spain approves automatic five-year rental renewals]() 30 September 2026 at 11:43 ## [Spanish teachers work fewer hours than OECD average]() 29 September 2026 at 12:28 ## [Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households]() 29 September 2026 at 10:51 ## [Spain to offer medical abortion at local clinics]() 28 September 2026 at 15:21 ## [Spain's pension sustainability to drop by 2050]() 22 September 2026 at 08:23