Greek farmers gain fuel tax relief at the pump
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From November 1, Greek farmers will purchase fuel with a discount of 50.84 cents per liter thanks to a new system managed through the myDieselApp.
The Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) developed the application to provide farmers with immediate tax relief on fuel purchases, eliminating the need to pay the Special Consumption Tax upfront and then request a refund.
The app works by generating a unique QR code for each transaction, which gas stations will scan to verify the farmer’s eligibility and apply the discount directly to the price. This new model will consider updated farm data from the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS) when calculating the amount of fuel each farmer can purchase with the tax benefit. Previously, farmers paid the full cost of fuel, including the Special Consumption Tax, and then waited to receive a refund.
Gas stations will be responsible for applying the discount at the time of sale, despite having already paid the Special Consumption Tax. To address potential cash flow issues, the government will quickly reimburse gas stations for the discounted amount, and these funds will be protected from seizure or offset against other debts. The system will remain in effect until October 31, 2026, after which the current reimbursement process will resume.
