The Government of Spain has decided to apply a discount of 20 cents per liter in the price of fuel. A measure aimed at all citizens (individuals and professionals) that aims to stop the escalation of prices that is taking place. But how can you get the 20 cent discount? Is there any procedure to be done? Does it apply directly? We tell you all the details.
The rise in fuel prices has left all citizens in a really delicate and even sustainable situation. And it is something that affects both individuals and professionals. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, announced within the framework of the “Generation of Opportunities” cycle an important measure that aims to curb, or rather mitigate, the rise in fuel prices.
The Government has approved a discount of 20 cents per liter in the price of fuel. A measure that is included in the Shock Plan in Response to the War with which 16,000 million euros will be mobilized. This reduction has been recently approved. More specifically on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 through a Decree Law in the Council of Ministers.
The reduction of 20 cents per liter in the price of fuel
It is important to take into account several determining factors regarding this reduction in the price of fuel. The first thing to emphasize is that It is not an indefinite reduction. The Government has stressed that it will be in force until June 30. Of the aforementioned discount, 15 cents are borne by the State and 5 more by the oil companies.
At this point, some important questions should be asked. How can you get the 20 cents in gasoline and diesel? Is it necessary to carry out any special procedure afterwards after refueling? Does it apply directly? Let’s go into detail and answer these and many other questions related to this important measure.
How long will the 20-cent discount apply?
This measure will be temporary and will be in force from Friday, April 1 to June 31, 2022. It is not ruled out that there may be some change in this aspect, but at the moment other options are not being considered.
Who can get the discount of 20 cents per litre?
At first the discount was intended exclusively for professionals. However, the Government has decided to extend it to the rest of the citizens. Therefore, an individual will also benefit from the reduction 20 cents per litre.
Does the 20 cents apply to all fuels? Or just gasoline and diesel?
It’s a general discount and applies to diesel (A and B), gasoline (95 and 98), gas (CNG/LNG/LPG), bioethanol and biodiesel. Even the AdBlue additive will also benefit from the reduction.
How do you get the discount of 20 cents per liter of fuel?
It is not necessary to carry out any procedure. The discount of 20 cents per liter of fuel is applied directly to the consumer at the time of refuelling. That is why there is no need to request the corresponding return or anything of the sort afterwards.