Spain to Increase September Diesel Discount to 20 Cents Per Litre

Diesel drivers in Spain will soon receive larger discounts at fuel stations when the September discount increases to 20 cents per litre, compared to the original plan of 5 cents. This larger reduction is four times the initial 5 cent discount, due to a sharp increase in diesel prices. The government implemented this emergency safeguard measure in response to the rise in fuel costs.

The diesel discount, which began at 15 cents per litre in July, was later reduced to 10 cents in August and then expected to drop to 5 cents in September. However, the sudden increase in diesel prices, by 15.7% compared to the same period in 2025, has led to an extension of the discount to 20 cents per litre. This change will significantly benefit motorists; for instance, a driver purchasing 50 litres of diesel would save €10 instead of the previously anticipated €2.50.

Petrol drivers will not enjoy the same increase, with their discount remaining at 5 cents per litre as initially planned. Spain's Ministry of Economy stated that the larger diesel reduction aims to offer greater protection to fuels experiencing more severe price increases. The growing energy costs are putting additional strain on household budgets and contributing to Spain's overall inflation rate.

The National Statistics Institute revised Spain's July inflation rate to 3.6%, up from 3.2% in June, with electricity prices surging by 8.4% over the past year and underlying inflation rising to 3%. Factors such as international tensions and disruptions to vital energy supply routes have played a role in the surge in oil and fuel prices.

Diesel prices have even surpassed €1.80 per litre in certain locations, causing significant financial pressure on families, businesses, and the transportation sector. The government estimates that its broader package of measures has absorbed more than 60% of the economic impact from recent international disruptions, reducing inflation by an average of one percentage point.

However, there are concerns that persistent fuel and electricity price hikes may eventually affect other sectors of the economy. Rising energy costs increase the expenses associated with producing and transporting goods, potentially leading to higher prices at supermarkets and other daily expenses. The enhanced September diesel discount will be implemented in September, while the gradual withdrawal of petrol support will continue according to the existing schedule.