Ferries: €32 million fuel-support plan awaits European approval
The Shipping Ministry announced support of €0.16 per litre for supplies purchased from September 1 to December 31. Implementation terms are being finalised and European Commission approval is required.
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy announced a €32 million intervention for ferry companies’ fuel costs on November 12. It is a joint initiative with the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, with the stated aim of easing pressure on operating costs and ticket prices.
The proposed support is €0.16 per litre of marine fuel for supplies purchased between September 1 and December 31, 2026. According to the announcement, it covers companies operating commercial routes as well as those serving public-service routes, often referred to as subsidised island routes.
Detailed implementation terms are not presented as final. The two ministries and AADE are working on an electronic application, verification and payment process involving cross-checks of supporting invoices. The release does not announce an application opening or filing deadline.
Implementation is expressly conditional on the required European Commission approval under the METSAF State aid framework. The announcement concerns the planned scheme and does not confirm payments to companies. The aim of containing fares does not establish a specified reduction in every ticket price.
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