Greece Extends Diesel Subsidy, Plans €150 Family Payment

Tuesday, 26 May 2026/Source: CretaOne/1 min read

Greece has extended its diesel fuel subsidy through June 2026 as part of ongoing measures to ease the impact of the energy crisis on households and businesses. The subsidy helps keep fuel prices lower at the pump across the country, including Crete. Separately, families with children will receive a one-time payment of 150 euros within the next month as additional income support. For tourists renting a car or traveling by road around Crete, diesel prices remain relatively stable due to these measures. Visitors planning road trips to explore the island, including eastern Crete and mountain routes, should find fuel costs manageable compared to recent years. Rental agencies on the island predominantly offer diesel vehicles, so this extension has a direct, positive effect on driving costs during the early summer travel season.