Mitsotakis adds 10 cents per litre to diesel discount for August, total reaches 15 cents

Fuel price intervention

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his regular Sunday social media review to outline a fresh 30 million euro fuel subsidy, driven by renewed instability in the Middle East. He noted that a 10-cent reduction on petrol and a 5-cent reduction on diesel, already financed by the country’s refineries, are in effect. On top of those, the state will fund a further 10 cents per litre cut on diesel throughout August, lifting the total diesel discount to 15 cents per litre.

Already in place is a reduction of 10 cents in the price of petrol and 5 cents in the price of diesel, funded by the refineries. In addition, we have decided that the state will cover an extra reduction on diesel for the whole of August of a further 10 cents per litre, bringing the total discount to 15 cents.

Mitsotakis described the move as a targeted intervention worth 30 million euros, aimed at helping professionals and the transport sector while curbing price increases that ripple through the entire supply chain. He linked the measure directly to the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire and the escalating Middle East conflict, warning that the trajectory of international energy prices and living costs remains unpredictable.

No one can predict today where this crisis may lead, nor what its effects will be on international energy prices and ultimately on the cost of living. Our country cannot influence events outside its borders. We are trying, however, to limit their consequences for citizens as much as possible.

E65 highway completed

The prime minister also marked the delivery of the Kalambaka-Grevena section of the E65 motorway, calling it a reliability test for the government. The 182-kilometre axis unites southern and northern Greece, links the Thessaloniki-Evzoni motorway with the Egnatia Odos, and cuts travel times to Thessaly, Western Macedonia and Epirus. The project began nearly 20 years ago, stalled during the economic crisis, and was eventually completed after being included in the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

I am truly proud that this landmark project is being delivered to citizens, adding to the Patra-Pyrgos road that has been completed and the VOAK which is on track for implementation.

National Development Programme 2026–2030

Looking beyond EU funds, Mitsotakis presented the new National Development Programme, a 23 billion euro plan funded entirely from national resources. It will serve as Greece’s main national development tool for the 2026–2030 period, running parallel to EU resources sought for the 2028–2034 cycle. The programme is intended to finance roads, schools, hospitals, water supply projects, digital services, support for SMEs, housing and demographic measures across every region of the country.

Other legislative steps

The weekly review also referenced recent legislation on widows’ pensions, housing, higher education, public transport and national defence. Mitsotakis stressed that his government will continue to back society against external shocks, within the limits of the economy, avoiding overblown promises.

Be assured that, to the extent our economy allows, we are supporting and will continue to support society against any external challenge, without grandiose promises, but with actions.